Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 1.27 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Republic of Korea, 1972–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Republic of Korea is 1.27 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 765.4% on the previous year and up 133.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Republic of Korea peaked at 13.72 % change on previous year in 1972 and was at its lowest, -5.8 % change on previous year, in 2018.
Republic of Korea ranks 116th of 218 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 13.72 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 10.57 % change on previous year | -23.0% |
| 1974 | 10.45 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 1975 | 8.75 % change on previous year | -16.2% |
| 1976 | 8.04 % change on previous year | -8.1% |
| 1977 | 6.77 % change on previous year | -15.9% |
| 1978 | 5.12 % change on previous year | -24.3% |
| 1979 | 5.75 % change on previous year | +12.3% |
| 1980 | 8.25 % change on previous year | +43.5% |
| 1981 | 7.22 % change on previous year | -12.5% |
| 1982 | 1.15 % change on previous year | -84.1% |
| 1983 | 2.31 % change on previous year | +101.2% |
| 1984 | 5.64 % change on previous year | +144.8% |
| 1985 | 3.05 % change on previous year | -46.1% |
| 1986 | 2.22 % change on previous year | -27.3% |
| 1987 | 1.89 % change on previous year | -14.9% |
| 1988 | -2.64 % change on previous year | -240.0% |
| 1989 | -1.46 % change on previous year | -44.8% |
| 1990 | -2.63 % change on previous year | +80.6% |
| 1991 | -2.93 % change on previous year | +11.5% |
| 1992 | -2.54 % change on previous year | -13.4% |
| 1993 | 0.4075 % change on previous year | -116.0% |
| 1994 | 2.65 % change on previous year | +549.9% |
| 1995 | 1.44 % change on previous year | -45.8% |
| 1996 | 1.31 % change on previous year | -9.1% |
| 1997 | -2.96 % change on previous year | -326.4% |
| 1998 | -4.37 % change on previous year | +47.9% |
| 1999 | -4.37 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2000 | -5.22 % change on previous year | +19.5% |
| 2001 | -4.82 % change on previous year | -7.8% |
| 2002 | -2.82 % change on previous year | -41.4% |
| 2003 | -0.4408 % change on previous year | -84.4% |
| 2004 | 1.55 % change on previous year | -451.8% |
| 2005 | 2.53 % change on previous year | +63.4% |
| 2006 | 1.79 % change on previous year | -29.3% |
| 2007 | 1.66 % change on previous year | -7.5% |
| 2008 | 0.7826 % change on previous year | -52.8% |
| 2009 | 0.9076 % change on previous year | +16.0% |
| 2010 | -0.8827 % change on previous year | -197.3% |
| 2011 | -2.06 % change on previous year | +133.6% |
| 2012 | -2.18 % change on previous year | +5.9% |
| 2013 | -1.92 % change on previous year | -11.9% |
| 2014 | -3.78 % change on previous year | +96.5% |
| 2015 | -5.1 % change on previous year | +34.9% |
| 2016 | -4.86 % change on previous year | -4.8% |
| 2017 | -4.94 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 2018 | -5.8 % change on previous year | +17.3% |
| 2019 | -5.79 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 2020 | -1.93 % change on previous year | -66.7% |
| 2021 | -0.0827 % change on previous year | -95.7% |
| 2022 | -1.48 % change on previous year | +1694.2% |
| 2023 | -0.1907 % change on previous year | -87.1% |
| 2024 | 1.27 % change on previous year | -765.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.64 % change on previous year | 5.12 % change on previous year | 13.72 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 2.76 % change on previous year | -2.64 % change on previous year | 8.25 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -1.4 % change on previous year | -4.37 % change on previous year | 2.65 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.4074 % change on previous year | -5.22 % change on previous year | 2.53 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -3.73 % change on previous year | -5.8 % change on previous year | -0.8827 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.4832 % change on previous year | -1.93 % change on previous year | 1.27 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
More education data for Republic of Korea
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 233,046 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 76 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 434,627 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 412,067 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.66 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.51 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -4.15 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0484 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Republic of Korea?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Republic of Korea was 1.27 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 13.72 % change on previous year in 1972.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.8 % change on previous year in 2018.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Republic of Korea ranks 116th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 133.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.