Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate in South Korea
South Korea: Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate was 1.17 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate in South Korea, 1972–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
South Korea recorded 1.17 % change on previous year for enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate in 2024.
That represents a change of up 629.8% on the previous year and up 129.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate in South Korea peaked at 12.1 % change on previous year in 1972 and was at its lowest, -5.96 % change on previous year, in 2019.
South Korea ranks 114th of 213 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, male (number), annual growth rate in South Korea, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 12.1 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 9.61 % change on previous year | -20.6% |
| 1974 | 9.53 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 1975 | 7.92 % change on previous year | -16.9% |
| 1976 | 7.23 % change on previous year | -8.7% |
| 1977 | 5.82 % change on previous year | -19.5% |
| 1978 | 3.89 % change on previous year | -33.2% |
| 1979 | 4.16 % change on previous year | +6.9% |
| 1980 | 5.21 % change on previous year | +25.3% |
| 1981 | 5.26 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 1982 | 0.7206 % change on previous year | -86.3% |
| 1983 | 1.93 % change on previous year | +167.7% |
| 1984 | 4.43 % change on previous year | +129.7% |
| 1985 | 2.19 % change on previous year | -50.6% |
| 1986 | 1.57 % change on previous year | -28.5% |
| 1987 | 0.6034 % change on previous year | -61.5% |
| 1988 | -1.26 % change on previous year | -308.4% |
| 1989 | -1.69 % change on previous year | +34.1% |
| 1990 | -2.88 % change on previous year | +70.8% |
| 1991 | -3.38 % change on previous year | +17.4% |
| 1992 | -2.84 % change on previous year | -16.1% |
| 1993 | -0.0717 % change on previous year | -97.5% |
| 1994 | 2.92 % change on previous year | -4177.0% |
| 1995 | 0.4081 % change on previous year | -86.0% |
| 1996 | 1.29 % change on previous year | +215.8% |
| 1997 | -2.57 % change on previous year | -299.5% |
| 1998 | -4.04 % change on previous year | +57.2% |
| 1999 | -3.94 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 2000 | -5.09 % change on previous year | +28.9% |
| 2001 | -4.59 % change on previous year | -9.8% |
| 2002 | -2.37 % change on previous year | -48.3% |
| 2003 | -0.2059 % change on previous year | -91.3% |
| 2004 | 1.78 % change on previous year | -964.9% |
| 2005 | 2.7 % change on previous year | +51.4% |
| 2006 | 2.23 % change on previous year | -17.3% |
| 2007 | 1.77 % change on previous year | -20.7% |
| 2008 | 0.7163 % change on previous year | -59.5% |
| 2009 | 0.7435 % change on previous year | +3.8% |
| 2010 | -1.13 % change on previous year | -252.5% |
| 2011 | -2.23 % change on previous year | +96.7% |
| 2012 | -2.54 % change on previous year | +13.7% |
| 2013 | -2.24 % change on previous year | -11.5% |
| 2014 | -4.02 % change on previous year | +78.9% |
| 2015 | -5.17 % change on previous year | +28.8% |
| 2016 | -4.82 % change on previous year | -6.8% |
| 2017 | -5.05 % change on previous year | +4.7% |
| 2018 | -5.85 % change on previous year | +15.9% |
| 2019 | -5.96 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 2020 | -2.13 % change on previous year | -64.3% |
| 2021 | -0.4374 % change on previous year | -79.5% |
| 2022 | -1.64 % change on previous year | +275.7% |
| 2023 | -0.2204 % change on previous year | -86.6% |
| 2024 | 1.17 % change on previous year | -629.8% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 1.17 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.52 % change on previous year, 77% of the median. (78 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 1.17 % change on previous year is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.28 % change on previous year, 91% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate in South Korea changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | +4177.0% | -0.0717 % change on previous year | 2.92 % change on previous year |
| 2004 | +964.9% | -0.2059 % change on previous year | 1.78 % change on previous year |
| 2024 | +629.8% | -0.2204 % change on previous year | 1.17 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.53 % change on previous year | 3.89 % change on previous year | 12.1 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 1.9 % change on previous year | -1.69 % change on previous year | 5.26 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -1.51 % change on previous year | -4.04 % change on previous year | 2.92 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.2308 % change on previous year | -5.09 % change on previous year | 2.7 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -3.9 % change on previous year | -5.96 % change on previous year | -1.13 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.6523 % change on previous year | -2.13 % change on previous year | 1.17 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
- 111 Spain 1.33 % change on previous year compare
- 112 Cameroon 1.2 % change on previous year compare
- 113 Cape Verde 1.2 % change on previous year compare
- 115 Palau 1.14 % change on previous year compare
- 116 Georgia 1.11 % change on previous year compare
- 117 Argentina 1.11 % change on previous year compare
More education data for South 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, male (number), annual growth rate in South Korea?
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate in South Korea was 1.17 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 12.1 % change on previous year in 1972.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.96 % change on previous year in 2019.
- How does South Korea rank for enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate?
- South Korea ranks 114th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 129.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in secondary education, male (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Enrolment in secondary education, male UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in secondary education, male (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.