Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Korea

Korea: Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate was 0.7853 % change on previous year in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.7853 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 41.8%
World rank
102nd
of 201 countries
All-time high
4.78 % change on previous year
in 2003
All-time low
-11 % change on previous year
in 1997
Years of data
53
1972–2024

Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Korea, 1972–2024

-10-505197219982024

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

Analysis

Korea recorded 0.7853 % change on previous year for primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in 2024.

The figure is down 41.8% on the previous year and up 660.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Korea peaked at 4.78 % change on previous year in 2003 and was at its lowest, -11 % change on previous year, in 1997.

Korea ranks 102nd of 201 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 1.66 % change on previous year 0.165 % change on previous year 3.17 % change on previous year 8
1980s 1.41 % change on previous year -0.0852 % change on previous year 3.08 % change on previous year 10
1990s -0.72 % change on previous year -11 % change on previous year 1.79 % change on previous year 10
2000s 2.43 % change on previous year 1.5 % change on previous year 4.78 % change on previous year 10
2010s 0.7037 % change on previous year -0.827 % change on previous year 4.28 % change on previous year 10
2020s 0.7608 % change on previous year -0.1716 % change on previous year 1.45 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Korea

  1. 99 Mongolia 0.8593 % change on previous year compare
  2. 100 Saint Lucia 0.8507 % change on previous year compare
  3. 101 Australia 0.8279 % change on previous year compare
  4. 103 Norway 0.7534 % change on previous year compare
  5. 104 Burundi 0.7295 % change on previous year compare
  6. 105 Mexico 0.6872 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 246 places β†’

More education data for Korea

All data for Korea β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Korea?
Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Korea was 0.7853 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest primary education, teachers, annual growth rate recorded in Korea?
The highest recorded value was 4.78 % change on previous year in 2003.
What is the lowest primary education, teachers, annual growth rate recorded in Korea?
The lowest recorded value was -11 % change on previous year in 1997.
How does Korea rank for primary education, teachers, annual growth rate?
Korea ranks 102nd out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
Is primary education, teachers, annual growth rate rising or falling in Korea?
Over the last ten years it is up 660.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Korea data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Primary education, teachers. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
246 places, 8,544 data points, 1971–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Primary education, teachers. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.