Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes was 11 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
11
Change on year
up 37.5%
World rank
143rd
of 180 countries
All-time high
712
in 1972
All-time low
0
in 1973
Years of data
53
1971–2024
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Republic of Korea, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Republic of Korea is 11, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 37.5% on the previous year and up 22.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Republic of Korea peaked at 712 in 1972 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1973.
Republic of Korea ranks 143rd of 180 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 5 of primary education, both sexes in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 497 | — |
| 1972 | 712 | +43.3% |
| 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 | 11 | — |
| 2005 | 11 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 14 | +27.3% |
| 2007 | 16 | +14.3% |
| 2008 | 12 | -25.0% |
| 2009 | 20 | +66.7% |
| 2010 | 12 | -40.0% |
| 2011 | 8 | -33.3% |
| 2012 | 10 | +25.0% |
| 2013 | 19 | +90.0% |
| 2014 | 9 | -52.6% |
| 2015 | 11 | +22.2% |
| 2016 | 13 | +18.2% |
| 2017 | 14 | +7.7% |
| 2018 | 10 | -28.6% |
| 2019 | 7 | -30.0% |
| 2020 | 41 | +485.7% |
| 2021 | 7 | -82.9% |
| 2022 | 9 | +28.6% |
| 2023 | 8 | -11.1% |
| 2024 | 11 | +37.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 134.33 | 0 | 712 | 9 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2000s | 8.4 | 0 | 20 | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.3 | 7 | 19 | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.2 | 7 | 41 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 140 Grenada 20 compare
- 141 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 16 compare
- 142 Saint Kitts and Nevis 14 compare
- 143 Dominica 11 compare
- 143 Saint Pierre and Miquelon 11 compare
- 146 Luxembourg 10 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 5 of primary education, both sexes in Republic of Korea?
- Repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Republic of Korea was 11 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 712 in 1972.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 5 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 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Republic of Korea ranks 143rd out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.2%. 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 5 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release