Gender gap education levels, annual growth rate in South Korea
South Korea: Gender gap education levels, annual growth rate was 0.4072 % change on previous year in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Gender gap education levels, annual growth rate in South Korea, 2001–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2022, gender gap education levels, annual growth rate in South Korea stood at 0.4072 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 350.2% on the previous year and up 246.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gender gap education levels, annual growth rate in South Korea peaked at 2.96 % change on previous year in 2015 and was at its lowest, -1.23 % change on previous year, in 2017.
South Korea ranks 65th of 164 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.
Gender gap education levels, annual growth rate in South Korea, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | -0.0377 % change on previous year | — |
| 2002 | 0.2488 % change on previous year | -759.7% |
| 2003 | 0.7726 % change on previous year | +210.5% |
| 2004 | -0.3091 % change on previous year | -140.0% |
| 2005 | 0.7563 % change on previous year | -344.7% |
| 2006 | 0.1612 % change on previous year | -78.7% |
| 2007 | 0.2453 % change on previous year | +52.2% |
| 2012 | -0.2774 % change on previous year | -213.1% |
| 2013 | -1.17 % change on previous year | +323.1% |
| 2014 | -0.6052 % change on previous year | -48.4% |
| 2015 | 2.96 % change on previous year | -588.9% |
| 2016 | -0.5422 % change on previous year | -118.3% |
| 2017 | -1.23 % change on previous year | +126.6% |
| 2018 | 0.0584 % change on previous year | -104.8% |
| 2019 | 0.9676 % change on previous year | +1555.8% |
| 2020 | -0.5119 % change on previous year | -152.9% |
| 2021 | -0.1628 % change on previous year | -68.2% |
| 2022 | 0.4072 % change on previous year | -350.2% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 0.4072 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.0263 % change on previous year, 15.5× the median. (59 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 0.4072 % change on previous year is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.1166 % change on previous year, 3.5× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.2625 % change on previous year | -0.3091 % change on previous year | 0.7726 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2010s | 0.0198 % change on previous year | -1.23 % change on previous year | 2.96 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2020s | -0.0892 % change on previous year | -0.5119 % change on previous year | 0.4072 % change on previous year | 3 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
- 62 Togo 0.4325 % change on previous year compare
- 63 Nigeria 0.419 % change on previous year compare
- 64 France 0.4132 % change on previous year compare
- 66 United States 0.3954 % change on previous year compare
- 67 Ecuador 0.3442 % change on previous year compare
- 68 Czechia 0.3346 % change on previous year compare
More education data for South Korea
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.79 (2022)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.94 (2024)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gender gap education levels, annual growth rate in South Korea?
- Gender gap education levels, annual growth rate in South Korea was 0.4072 % change on previous year in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gender gap education levels, annual growth rate recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 2.96 % change on previous year in 2015.
- What is the lowest gender gap education levels, annual growth rate recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.23 % change on previous year in 2017.
- How does South Korea rank for gender gap education levels, annual growth rate?
- South Korea ranks 65th out of 164 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gender gap education levels, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 246.8%. 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 Gender gap education levels, 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 Gender gap education levels. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Gender gap education levels Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Gender gap education levels. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.