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 10 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Republic of Korea, 1971–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
Republic of Korea recorded 10 number for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 28.6% on the previous year and down 16.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Republic of Korea peaked at 712 number in 1972 and was at its lowest, 0 number, in 1973.
That places Republic of Korea 139th out of 166 countries with data for 2018, 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 5 of primary education, both sexes in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 497 number | — |
| 1972 | 712 number | +43.3% |
| 1973 | 0 number | -100.0% |
| 1974 | 0 number | — |
| 1975 | 0 number | — |
| 1976 | 0 number | — |
| 1977 | 0 number | — |
| 1978 | 0 number | — |
| 1979 | 0 number | — |
| 1980 | 0 number | — |
| 1981 | 0 number | — |
| 1982 | 0 number | — |
| 1983 | 0 number | — |
| 1984 | 0 number | — |
| 1985 | 0 number | — |
| 1986 | 0 number | — |
| 1987 | 0 number | — |
| 1988 | 0 number | — |
| 1989 | 0 number | — |
| 1990 | 0 number | — |
| 1991 | 0 number | — |
| 1992 | 0 number | — |
| 1993 | 0 number | — |
| 1994 | 0 number | — |
| 1995 | 0 number | — |
| 1997 | 0 number | — |
| 1998 | 0 number | — |
| 1999 | 0 number | — |
| 2000 | 0 number | — |
| 2001 | 0 number | — |
| 2002 | 0 number | — |
| 2003 | 0 number | — |
| 2004 | 11 number | — |
| 2005 | 11 number | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 14 number | +27.3% |
| 2007 | 16 number | +14.3% |
| 2008 | 12 number | -25.0% |
| 2009 | 20 number | +66.7% |
| 2010 | 12 number | -40.0% |
| 2011 | 8 number | -33.3% |
| 2012 | 10 number | +25.0% |
| 2013 | 19 number | +90.0% |
| 2014 | 9 number | -52.6% |
| 2015 | 11 number | +22.2% |
| 2016 | 13 number | +18.2% |
| 2017 | 14 number | +7.7% |
| 2018 | 10 number | -28.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 134.33 number | 0 number | 712 number | 9 |
| 1980s | 0 number | 0 number | 0 number | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 number | 0 number | 0 number | 9 |
| 2000s | 8.4 number | 0 number | 20 number | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.78 number | 8 number | 19 number | 9 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 136 Saint Lucia 15 number compare
- 137 Malta 12 number compare
- 137 Samoa 12 number compare
- 139 Antigua and Barbuda 10 number compare
- 141 Tonga 9 number compare
- 142 Montenegro 8 number 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 10 number in 2018, 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 number 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 number in 1973.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Republic of Korea ranks 139th out of 166 countries with data for 2018.
- Is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.7%. 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 5 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of pupils in the specified grade who are enrolled in the same grade for a second (or further) year.