Inbound mobility rate, both sexes (%) in South Korea
South Korea: Inbound mobility rate, both sexes (%) was 2.7% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Inbound mobility rate, both sexes in South Korea, 1998–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inbound mobility rate, both sexes in South Korea is 2.7%, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
The figure is up 21.8% on the previous year and up 118.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inbound mobility rate, both sexes in South Korea peaked at 2.7% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 1998.
South Korea ranks 80th of 124 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.
Inbound mobility rate, both sexes (%) in South Korea, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 0.1% | — |
| 1999 | 0.1% | +5.0% |
| 2000 | 0.1% | +11.1% |
| 2001 | 0.1% | +9.5% |
| 2002 | 0.2% | +25.5% |
| 2003 | 0.2% | +57.6% |
| 2004 | 0.3% | +37.4% |
| 2005 | 0.5% | +44.4% |
| 2006 | 0.7% | +43.9% |
| 2007 | 1.0% | +43.3% |
| 2008 | 1.3% | +26.4% |
| 2009 | 1.6% | +23.5% |
| 2010 | 1.8% | +16.5% |
| 2011 | 1.9% | +3.2% |
| 2012 | 1.8% | -5.1% |
| 2013 | 1.7% | -6.2% |
| 2014 | 1.6% | -4.9% |
| 2015 | 1.7% | +5.6% |
| 2016 | 1.9% | +15.7% |
| 2017 | 2.3% | +16.9% |
| 2018 | 2.7% | +21.8% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 2.7% is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.3%, 30% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 2.7% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.1%, 89% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 2 |
| 2000s | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 9 |
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 inbound mobility rate, both sexes in South Korea?
- Inbound mobility rate, both sexes in South Korea was 2.7% in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest inbound mobility rate, both sexes recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 2.7% in 2018.
- What is the lowest inbound mobility rate, both sexes recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 1998.
- How does South Korea rank for inbound mobility rate, both sexes?
- South Korea ranks 80th out of 124 countries with data for 2018.
- Is inbound mobility rate, both sexes rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 118.4%. 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 Inbound mobility rate, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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