Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) was 22.58 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in Republic of Korea, 1972–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in Republic of Korea is 22.58 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 33.0% on the previous year and up 188.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in Republic of Korea peaked at 184.42 % change on previous year in 2020 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 1973.
Republic of Korea ranks 39th of 182 countries on this measure, in the top 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 (number) in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 43.06 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | -100 % change on previous year | -332.2% |
| 2005 | -71.64 % change on previous year | -28.4% |
| 2006 | 9.21 % change on previous year | -112.9% |
| 2007 | -3.61 % change on previous year | -139.2% |
| 2008 | -12.5 % change on previous year | +245.8% |
| 2009 | -4.29 % change on previous year | -65.7% |
| 2010 | 17.91 % change on previous year | -517.9% |
| 2011 | -20.25 % change on previous year | -213.1% |
| 2012 | 12.7 % change on previous year | -162.7% |
| 2013 | 70.42 % change on previous year | +454.6% |
| 2014 | -25.62 % change on previous year | -136.4% |
| 2015 | -14.44 % change on previous year | -43.6% |
| 2016 | 29.87 % change on previous year | -306.8% |
| 2017 | -6 % change on previous year | -120.1% |
| 2018 | -26.6 % change on previous year | +343.3% |
| 2019 | 11.59 % change on previous year | -143.6% |
| 2020 | 184.42 % change on previous year | +1490.6% |
| 2021 | -78.08 % change on previous year | -142.3% |
| 2022 | 10.42 % change on previous year | -113.3% |
| 2023 | 16.98 % change on previous year | +63.0% |
| 2024 | 22.58 % change on previous year | +33.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -28.47 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 43.06 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2000s | -16.57 % change on previous year | -71.64 % change on previous year | 9.21 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2010s | 4.96 % change on previous year | -26.6 % change on previous year | 70.42 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 31.26 % change on previous year | -78.08 % change on previous year | 184.42 % change on previous year | 5 |
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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 primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in Republic of Korea?
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in Republic of Korea was 22.58 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 184.42 % change on previous year in 2020.
- What is the lowest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 1973.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number)?
- Republic of Korea ranks 39th out of 182 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 188.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.