Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) in South Korea
South Korea: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) was 13,908 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ in South Korea, 1990–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
South Korea recorded 13,908 millions for government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in 2022. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
The figure is up 20.7% on the previous year and up 72.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in South Korea peaked at 13,908 millions in 2022 and was at its lowest, 14.11 millions, in 1990.
South Korea ranks 7th of 147 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) in South Korea, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 14.11 millions | — |
| 1991 | 105.07 millions | +644.8% |
| 1992 | 165.33 millions | +57.4% |
| 1993 | 146.8 millions | -11.2% |
| 1994 | 155.83 millions | +6.1% |
| 1995 | 152.58 millions | -2.1% |
| 1998 | 246.94 millions | +61.8% |
| 1999 | 223.39 millions | -9.5% |
| 2016 | 8,058 millions | +3507.0% |
| 2017 | 8,048 millions | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 8,543 millions | +6.2% |
| 2019 | 9,027 millions | +5.7% |
| 2020 | 10,881 millions | +20.5% |
| 2021 | 11,518 millions | +5.9% |
| 2022 | 13,908 millions | +20.7% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 13,908 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,144 millions, 12.2× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 13,908 millions is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 927.29 millions, 15.0× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +3507.0% | 223.39 millions | 8,058 millions |
| 1991 | +644.8% | 14.11 millions | 105.07 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 151.26 millions | 14.11 millions | 246.94 millions | 8 |
| 2010s | 8,419 millions | 8,048 millions | 9,027 millions | 4 |
| 2020s | 12,102 millions | 10,881 millions | 13,908 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
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 government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in South Korea?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in South Korea was 13,908 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 13,908 millions in 2022.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.11 millions in 1990.
- How does South Korea rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$?
- South Korea ranks 7th out of 147 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 72.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release