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

Latest (2024)
22.58 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 33.0%
World rank
39th
of 182 countries
All-time high
184.42 % change on previous year
in 2020
All-time low
-100 % change on previous year
in 1973
Years of data
22
1972–2024

Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in Republic of Korea, 1972–2024

-10001002001972199820241972: 43.1 % change on previous year1973: -100 % change on previous year2005: -71.6 % change on previous year2006: 9.2 % change on previous year2007: -3.6 % change on previous year2008: -12.5 % change on previous year2009: -4.3 % change on previous year2010: 17.9 % change on previous year2011: -20.3 % change on previous year2012: 12.7 % change on previous year2013: 70.4 % change on previous year2014: -25.6 % change on previous year2015: -14.4 % change on previous year2016: 29.9 % change on previous year2017: -6 % change on previous year2018: -26.6 % change on previous year2019: 11.6 % change on previous year2020: 184.4 % change on previous year2021: -78.1 % change on previous year2022: 10.4 % change on previous year2023: 17 % change on previous year2024: 22.6 % change on previous year

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

Annual values for Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Republic of Korea, 1972 to 2024.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Republic of Korea

  1. 36 Iraq 23.79 % change on previous year compare
  2. 37 Paraguay 23.34 % change on previous year compare
  3. 38 Spain 23.19 % change on previous year compare
  4. 40 Congo 22.31 % change on previous year compare
  5. 41 Nicaragua 22.24 % change on previous year compare
  6. 42 Benin 22.19 % change on previous year compare

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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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Indicator
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
402 places, 15,253 data points, 1971–2025
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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.