Repeaters in primary education, all grades, male in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, male was 47 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, male in Republic of Korea, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in primary education, all grades, male in Republic of Korea is 47, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 14.6% on the previous year and down 13.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in primary education, all grades, male in Republic of Korea peaked at 3,586 in 1972 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1973.
Republic of Korea ranks 160th of 199 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 primary education, all grades, male in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2,515 | — |
| 1972 | 3,586 | +42.6% |
| 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 | 88 | — |
| 2005 | 41 | -53.4% |
| 2006 | 51 | +24.4% |
| 2007 | 59 | +15.7% |
| 2008 | 49 | -16.9% |
| 2009 | 38 | -22.4% |
| 2010 | 65 | +71.1% |
| 2011 | 37 | -43.1% |
| 2012 | 50 | +35.1% |
| 2013 | 67 | +34.0% |
| 2014 | 54 | -19.4% |
| 2015 | 51 | -5.6% |
| 2016 | 49 | -3.9% |
| 2017 | 57 | +16.3% |
| 2018 | 43 | -24.6% |
| 2019 | 49 | +14.0% |
| 2020 | 110 | +124.5% |
| 2021 | 29 | -73.6% |
| 2022 | 34 | +17.2% |
| 2023 | 41 | +20.6% |
| 2024 | 47 | +14.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 677.89 | 0 | 3,586 | 9 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2000s | 32.6 | 0 | 88 | 10 |
| 2010s | 52.2 | 37 | 67 | 10 |
| 2020s | 52.2 | 29 | 110 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 157 Bosnia and Herzegovina 78 compare
- 158 Grenada 76 compare
- 159 Montenegro 63 compare
- 161 Croatia 45 compare
- 162 British Virgin Islands 44 compare
- 163 Saint Kitts and Nevis 42 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, male in Republic of Korea?
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, male in Republic of Korea was 47 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in primary education, all grades, male recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 3,586 in 1972.
- What is the lowest repeaters in primary education, all grades, male 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, male?
- Republic of Korea ranks 160th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in primary education, all grades, male rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.0%. 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, male (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release