Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 15 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Republic of Korea, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Republic of Korea stood at 15.
The figure is down 44.4% on the previous year and down 71.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Republic of Korea peaked at 491 in 1987 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1998.
Republic of Korea ranks 157th of 184 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 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 343 | — |
| 1972 | 159 | -53.6% |
| 1973 | 157 | -1.3% |
| 1976 | 98 | -37.6% |
| 1977 | 107 | +9.2% |
| 1978 | 56 | -47.7% |
| 1979 | 82 | +46.4% |
| 1980 | 35 | -57.3% |
| 1982 | 59 | +68.6% |
| 1983 | 30 | -49.2% |
| 1984 | 42 | +40.0% |
| 1985 | 18 | -57.1% |
| 1986 | 30 | +66.7% |
| 1987 | 491 | +1536.7% |
| 1988 | 42 | -91.4% |
| 1995 | 107 | +154.8% |
| 1998 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1999 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 177 | — |
| 2005 | 41 | -76.8% |
| 2006 | 31 | -24.4% |
| 2007 | 52 | +67.7% |
| 2008 | 69 | +32.7% |
| 2009 | 53 | -23.2% |
| 2010 | 53 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 34 | -35.8% |
| 2012 | 38 | +11.8% |
| 2013 | 49 | +28.9% |
| 2014 | 53 | +8.2% |
| 2015 | 43 | -18.9% |
| 2016 | 36 | -16.3% |
| 2017 | 30 | -16.7% |
| 2018 | 14 | -53.3% |
| 2019 | 34 | +142.9% |
| 2020 | 29 | -14.7% |
| 2021 | 13 | -55.2% |
| 2022 | 28 | +115.4% |
| 2023 | 27 | -3.6% |
| 2024 | 15 | -44.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 143.14 | 56 | 343 | 7 |
| 1980s | 93.38 | 18 | 491 | 8 |
| 1990s | 35.67 | 0 | 107 | 3 |
| 2000s | 42.3 | 0 | 177 | 10 |
| 2010s | 38.4 | 14 | 53 | 10 |
| 2020s | 22.4 | 13 | 29 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
More education data for Republic of Korea
- 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)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Republic of Korea?
- Repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Republic of Korea was 15 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 491 in 1987.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1998.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Republic of Korea ranks 157th out of 184 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 71.7%. 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 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release