Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes was 6 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
6
Change on year
down 25.0%
World rank
165th
of 200 countries
All-time high
662
in 1972
All-time low
0
in 1973
Years of data
53
1971–2024
Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Republic of Korea, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Republic of Korea stood at 6.
That represents a change of down 25.0% on the previous year and down 14.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Republic of Korea peaked at 662 in 1972 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1973.
That places Republic of Korea 165th out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 primary education, both sexes in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 408 | — |
| 1972 | 662 | +62.3% |
| 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 | 12 | — |
| 2005 | 5 | -58.3% |
| 2006 | 14 | +180.0% |
| 2007 | 10 | -28.6% |
| 2008 | 7 | -30.0% |
| 2009 | 6 | -14.3% |
| 2010 | 9 | +50.0% |
| 2011 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 2 | -77.8% |
| 2013 | 14 | +600.0% |
| 2014 | 7 | -50.0% |
| 2015 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 17 | +142.9% |
| 2017 | 10 | -41.2% |
| 2018 | 9 | -10.0% |
| 2019 | 7 | -22.2% |
| 2020 | 54 | +671.4% |
| 2021 | 6 | -88.9% |
| 2022 | 3 | -50.0% |
| 2023 | 8 | +166.7% |
| 2024 | 6 | -25.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 118.89 | 0 | 662 | 9 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2000s | 5.4 | 0 | 14 | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.1 | 2 | 17 | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.4 | 3 | 54 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 162 Singapore 8 compare
- 162 British Virgin Islands 8 compare
- 164 Macau, China 7 compare
- 165 Brunei Darussalam 6 compare
- 165 Luxembourg 6 compare
- 168 Liechtenstein 5 compare
- 168 Mongolia 5 compare
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 primary education, both sexes in Republic of Korea?
- Repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Republic of Korea was 6 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 662 in 1972.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 3 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 3 of primary education, both sexes?
- Republic of Korea ranks 165th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.3%. 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 primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release