Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) in Republic of Korea

Republic of Korea: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) was -0.0122 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-0.0122 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 99.1%
World rank
127th
of 177 countries
All-time high
34.31 % change on previous year
in 1997
All-time low
-12.07 % change on previous year
in 1998
Years of data
51
1972–2024

Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) in Republic of Korea, 1972–2024

-100102030197219982024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2024, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) in Republic of Korea stood at -0.0122 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of up 99.1% on the previous year and up 74.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) in Republic of Korea peaked at 34.31 % change on previous year in 1997 and was at its lowest, -12.07 % change on previous year, in 1998.

Republic of Korea ranks 127th of 177 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 tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) in Republic of Korea, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number), annual growth rate in Republic of Korea, 1972 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1972 8.97 % change on previous year
1973 11.73 % change on previous year +30.7%
1974 11.59 % change on previous year -1.2%
1975 11.82 % change on previous year +2.0%
1976 9.42 % change on previous year -20.3%
1977 6.68 % change on previous year -29.1%
1978 7.52 % change on previous year +12.5%
1979 12.18 % change on previous year +62.0%
1980 18.04 % change on previous year +48.1%
1983 26.9 % change on previous year +49.1%
1984 25.91 % change on previous year -3.7%
1985 23.17 % change on previous year -10.6%
1986 3.66 % change on previous year -84.2%
1987 3.73 % change on previous year +2.1%
1988 2.25 % change on previous year -39.9%
1989 3 % change on previous year +33.5%
1990 6.2 % change on previous year +106.8%
1991 6.46 % change on previous year +4.3%
1992 7.97 % change on previous year +23.3%
1993 16.97 % change on previous year +112.9%
1994 0.0513 % change on previous year -99.7%
1995 7.12 % change on previous year +13781.0%
1996 8.14 % change on previous year +14.3%
1997 34.31 % change on previous year +321.4%
1998 -12.07 % change on previous year -135.2%
1999 8.14 % change on previous year -167.4%
2000 7.18 % change on previous year -11.7%
2001 5.38 % change on previous year -25.2%
2002 3.6 % change on previous year -33.0%
2003 0.8663 % change on previous year -76.0%
2004 0.8461 % change on previous year -2.3%
2005 0.1624 % change on previous year -80.8%
2006 0.9343 % change on previous year +475.2%
2007 1.42 % change on previous year +52.1%
2008 1.13 % change on previous year -20.7%
2009 1.53 % change on previous year +35.5%
2010 2.9 % change on previous year +90.1%
2011 3.32 % change on previous year +14.4%
2012 0.5406 % change on previous year -83.7%
2013 0.1922 % change on previous year -64.4%
2014 -0.0485 % change on previous year -125.2%
2015 -0.5332 % change on previous year +999.0%
2016 -0.7335 % change on previous year +37.6%
2017 -1.12 % change on previous year +52.3%
2018 -0.3472 % change on previous year -68.9%
2019 -0.2241 % change on previous year -35.5%
2020 -0.1354 % change on previous year -39.6%
2021 -1.98 % change on previous year +1363.9%
2022 -2.04 % change on previous year +2.7%
2023 -1.29 % change on previous year -36.6%
2024 -0.0122 % change on previous year -99.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 9.99 % change on previous year 6.68 % change on previous year 12.18 % change on previous year 8
1980s 13.33 % change on previous year 2.25 % change on previous year 26.9 % change on previous year 8
1990s 8.33 % change on previous year -12.07 % change on previous year 34.31 % change on previous year 10
2000s 2.3 % change on previous year 0.1624 % change on previous year 7.18 % change on previous year 10
2010s 0.3954 % change on previous year -1.12 % change on previous year 3.32 % change on previous year 10
2020s -1.09 % change on previous year -2.04 % change on previous year -0.0122 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Republic of Korea

  1. 124 Gabon 0 % change on previous year compare
  2. 124 Guam 0 % change on previous year compare
  3. 124 Anguilla 0 % change on previous year compare
  4. 128 Papua New Guinea -0.1427 % change on previous year compare
  5. 129 Bangladesh -0.1782 % change on previous year compare
  6. 130 Argentina -0.1901 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 398 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) in Republic of Korea?
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) in Republic of Korea was -0.0122 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) recorded in Republic of Korea?
The highest recorded value was 34.31 % change on previous year in 1997.
What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) recorded in Republic of Korea?
The lowest recorded value was -12.07 % change on previous year in 1998.
How does Republic of Korea rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number)?
Republic of Korea ranks 127th out of 177 countries with data for 2024.
Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
Over the last ten years it is up 74.9%. 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 tertiary education, all programmes, female (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
398 places, 16,127 data points, 1971–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.