Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) was 1.18 GPIA in 2024. ▲ Rising
Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in Republic of Korea, 2000–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in GPIA.
Analysis
In 2024, gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Republic of Korea stood at 1.18 GPIA.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.5% on the previous year and up 7.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Republic of Korea peaked at 1.2 GPIA in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.9421 GPIA, in 2001.
That places Republic of Korea 79th out of 108 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 23 years of available data.
Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | GPIA | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.9489 GPIA | — |
| 2001 | 0.9421 GPIA | -0.7% |
| 2002 | 0.9876 GPIA | +4.8% |
| 2003 | 0.9769 GPIA | -1.1% |
| 2004 | 1.05 GPIA | +7.8% |
| 2005 | 1.05 GPIA | -0.2% |
| 2006 | 1.06 GPIA | +1.2% |
| 2007 | 1.02 GPIA | -4.2% |
| 2008 | 0.9924 GPIA | -2.7% |
| 2009 | 0.9932 GPIA | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 1.03 GPIA | +3.9% |
| 2012 | 1.06 GPIA | +3.1% |
| 2013 | 1.07 GPIA | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 1.1 GPIA | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 1.13 GPIA | +2.6% |
| 2016 | 1.15 GPIA | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 1.15 GPIA | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 1.13 GPIA | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 1.12 GPIA | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 1.14 GPIA | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 1.19 GPIA | +4.7% |
| 2023 | 1.2 GPIA | +0.7% |
| 2024 | 1.18 GPIA | -1.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1 GPIA | 0.9421 GPIA | 1.06 GPIA | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.1 GPIA | 1.03 GPIA | 1.15 GPIA | 8 |
| 2020s | 1.17 GPIA | 1.12 GPIA | 1.2 GPIA | 5 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
More education data for Republic of Korea
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 173,133 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 69.5% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 10.2% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 100.87 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 100.9% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Republic of Korea?
- Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Republic of Korea was 1.18 GPIA in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 1.2 GPIA in 2023.
- What is the lowest gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.9421 GPIA in 2001.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7)?
- Republic of Korea ranks 79th out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in tertiary education, adjusted gender parity index (GPIA). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release