Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes was 76 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Republic of Korea, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Republic of Korea stood at 76.
That represents a change of up 22.6% on the previous year and down 15.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Republic of Korea peaked at 6,259 in 1972 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1973.
That places Republic of Korea 167th out of 205 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 primary education, all grades, both sexes in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 4,375 | — |
| 1972 | 6,259 | +43.1% |
| 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 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 268 | — |
| 2005 | 76 | -71.6% |
| 2006 | 83 | +9.2% |
| 2007 | 80 | -3.6% |
| 2008 | 70 | -12.5% |
| 2009 | 67 | -4.3% |
| 2010 | 79 | +17.9% |
| 2011 | 63 | -20.3% |
| 2012 | 71 | +12.7% |
| 2013 | 121 | +70.4% |
| 2014 | 90 | -25.6% |
| 2015 | 77 | -14.4% |
| 2016 | 100 | +29.9% |
| 2017 | 94 | -6.0% |
| 2018 | 69 | -26.6% |
| 2019 | 77 | +11.6% |
| 2020 | 219 | +184.4% |
| 2021 | 48 | -78.1% |
| 2022 | 53 | +10.4% |
| 2023 | 62 | +17.0% |
| 2024 | 76 | +22.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,182 | 0 | 6,259 | 9 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2000s | 64.4 | 0 | 268 | 10 |
| 2010s | 84.1 | 63 | 121 | 10 |
| 2020s | 91.6 | 48 | 219 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 164 Grenada 96 compare
- 165 British Virgin Islands 83 compare
- 166 Turkmenistan 82 compare
- 168 Malta 70 compare
- 169 Brunei Darussalam 66 compare
- 170 Saint Kitts and Nevis 64 compare
More education data for Republic of Korea
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 173,133 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 69.5% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 10.2% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 100.87 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 100.9% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Republic of Korea?
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Republic of Korea was 76 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 6,259 in 1972.
- What is the lowest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1973.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes?
- Republic of Korea ranks 167th out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.6%. 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 primary education, all grades, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release