Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes was 12 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Republic of Korea, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Republic of Korea recorded 12 for repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in 2024.
That represents a change of up 20.0% on the previous year and up 33.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Republic of Korea peaked at 677 in 1972 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1973.
That places Republic of Korea 160th out of 199 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 4 of primary education, both sexes in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 372 | — |
| 1972 | 677 | +82.0% |
| 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 | 38 | — |
| 2005 | 8 | -78.9% |
| 2006 | 13 | +62.5% |
| 2007 | 12 | -7.7% |
| 2008 | 11 | -8.3% |
| 2009 | 7 | -36.4% |
| 2010 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 11 | +57.1% |
| 2013 | 11 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 9 | -18.2% |
| 2015 | 3 | -66.7% |
| 2016 | 8 | +166.7% |
| 2017 | 7 | -12.5% |
| 2018 | 10 | +42.9% |
| 2019 | 13 | +30.0% |
| 2020 | 51 | +292.3% |
| 2021 | 8 | -84.3% |
| 2022 | 6 | -25.0% |
| 2023 | 10 | +66.7% |
| 2024 | 12 | +20.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 116.56 | 0 | 677 | 9 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2000s | 8.9 | 0 | 38 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.6 | 3 | 13 | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.4 | 6 | 51 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 157 Malta 15 compare
- 158 Dominica 13 compare
- 158 Grenada 13 compare
- 160 Montenegro 12 compare
- 160 Turks and Caicos Islands 12 compare
- 163 Kyrgyzstan 11 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 4 of primary education, both sexes in Republic of Korea?
- Repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Republic of Korea was 12 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 677 in 1972.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 4 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 4 of primary education, both sexes?
- Republic of Korea ranks 160th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.3%. 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 4 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release