Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 16 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
16
Change on year
up 14.3%
World rank
158th
of 201 countries
All-time high
1,322
in 1971
All-time low
0
in 1973
Years of data
53
1971–2024
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Republic of Korea, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Republic of Korea stood at 16.
That represents a change of up 14.3% on the previous year and down 42.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Republic of Korea peaked at 1,322 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1973.
Republic of Korea ranks 158th of 201 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1,322 | — |
| 1972 | 1,289 | -2.5% |
| 1973 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | — |
| 1988 | 0 | — |
| 1989 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 153 | — |
| 2005 | 20 | -86.9% |
| 2006 | 13 | -35.0% |
| 2007 | 15 | +15.4% |
| 2008 | 11 | -26.7% |
| 2009 | 13 | +18.2% |
| 2010 | 9 | -30.8% |
| 2011 | 11 | +22.2% |
| 2012 | 11 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 21 | +90.9% |
| 2014 | 28 | +33.3% |
| 2015 | 20 | -28.6% |
| 2016 | 25 | +25.0% |
| 2017 | 21 | -16.0% |
| 2018 | 12 | -42.9% |
| 2019 | 15 | +25.0% |
| 2020 | 18 | +20.0% |
| 2021 | 11 | -38.9% |
| 2022 | 11 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 14 | +27.3% |
| 2024 | 16 | +14.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 290.11 | 0 | 1,322 | 9 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2000s | 22.5 | 0 | 153 | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.3 | 9 | 28 | 10 |
| 2020s | 14 | 11 | 18 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 155 Liechtenstein 19 compare
- 155 Montenegro 19 compare
- 157 Cape Verde 17 compare
- 159 Palau 14 compare
- 160 Macau, China 12 compare
- 161 Kyrgyzstan 10 compare
- 161 Saint Kitts and Nevis 10 compare
More education data for Republic of Korea
- 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)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0484 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Republic of Korea?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Republic of Korea was 16 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 1,322 in 1971.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1973.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Republic of Korea ranks 158th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 42.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release