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

Republic of Korea: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) was -2.13 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-2.13 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 29.1%
World rank
135th
of 176 countries
All-time high
22.98 % change on previous year
in 1983
All-time low
-3.55 % change on previous year
in 2021
Years of data
51
1972–2024

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

01020197219982024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) in Republic of Korea is -2.13 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 29.1% on the previous year and down 83.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) in Republic of Korea peaked at 22.98 % change on previous year in 1983 and was at its lowest, -3.55 % change on previous year, in 2021.

Republic of Korea ranks 135th of 176 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) in Republic of Korea, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), annual growth rate in Republic of Korea, 1972 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1972 5.79 % change on previous year
1973 5.84 % change on previous year +0.9%
1974 7.61 % change on previous year +30.3%
1975 8.38 % change on previous year +10.0%
1976 19.18 % change on previous year +129.0%
1977 9.08 % change on previous year -52.6%
1978 12.94 % change on previous year +42.4%
1979 16.05 % change on previous year +24.1%
1980 22.35 % change on previous year +39.2%
1983 22.98 % change on previous year +2.8%
1984 13.88 % change on previous year -39.6%
1985 7.22 % change on previous year -48.0%
1986 10.28 % change on previous year +42.3%
1987 4.19 % change on previous year -59.2%
1988 2.24 % change on previous year -46.5%
1989 0.9953 % change on previous year -55.6%
1990 2.52 % change on previous year +153.0%
1991 2.54 % change on previous year +0.8%
1992 2.4 % change on previous year -5.4%
1993 4.4 % change on previous year +83.3%
1994 3.09 % change on previous year -29.8%
1995 5.27 % change on previous year +70.7%
1996 7.5 % change on previous year +42.3%
1997 20.72 % change on previous year +176.4%
1998 -1.68 % change on previous year -108.1%
1999 7.37 % change on previous year -539.0%
2000 5.1 % change on previous year -30.8%
2001 3.56 % change on previous year -30.2%
2002 1.98 % change on previous year -44.5%
2003 0.1552 % change on previous year -92.2%
2004 -0.4171 % change on previous year -368.7%
2005 -0.8156 % change on previous year +95.5%
2006 -0.8554 % change on previous year +4.9%
2007 -0.6246 % change on previous year -27.0%
2008 -0.9054 % change on previous year +45.0%
2009 -0.1977 % change on previous year -78.2%
2010 0.7092 % change on previous year -458.7%
2011 2.21 % change on previous year +211.2%
2012 -0.3243 % change on previous year -114.7%
2013 -0.8388 % change on previous year +158.7%
2014 -1.16 % change on previous year +38.7%
2015 -2.18 % change on previous year +87.0%
2016 -2.79 % change on previous year +28.1%
2017 -2.83 % change on previous year +1.4%
2018 -2.63 % change on previous year -7.0%
2019 -2.53 % change on previous year -3.8%
2020 -2.3 % change on previous year -9.1%
2021 -3.55 % change on previous year +54.4%
2022 -3.45 % change on previous year -2.6%
2023 -3.01 % change on previous year -12.9%
2024 -2.13 % change on previous year -29.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 10.61 % change on previous year 5.79 % change on previous year 19.18 % change on previous year 8
1980s 10.52 % change on previous year 0.9953 % change on previous year 22.98 % change on previous year 8
1990s 5.41 % change on previous year -1.68 % change on previous year 20.72 % change on previous year 10
2000s 0.6985 % change on previous year -0.9054 % change on previous year 5.1 % change on previous year 10
2010s -1.24 % change on previous year -2.83 % change on previous year 2.21 % change on previous year 10
2020s -2.89 % change on previous year -3.55 % change on previous year -2.13 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Republic of Korea

  1. 132 Honduras -1.82 % change on previous year compare
  2. 133 Lesotho -1.84 % change on previous year compare
  3. 134 Yemen -1.91 % change on previous year compare
  4. 136 Ireland -2.26 % change on previous year compare
  5. 137 Slovenia -2.26 % change on previous year compare
  6. 138 Croatia -2.27 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 397 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) in Republic of Korea?
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) in Republic of Korea was -2.13 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) recorded in Republic of Korea?
The highest recorded value was 22.98 % change on previous year in 1983.
What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) recorded in Republic of Korea?
The lowest recorded value was -3.55 % change on previous year in 2021.
How does Republic of Korea rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number)?
Republic of Korea ranks 135th out of 176 countries with data for 2024.
Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
Over the last ten years it is down 83.3%. 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, male (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
397 places, 16,094 data points, 1971–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.