How does South Korea rank for repeaters in primary education, all grades, male (number), per unit?

South Korea ranks 178th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.

Is repeaters in primary education, all grades, male (number), per unit rising or falling in South Korea?

Over the last ten years it is down 27.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Repeaters in primary education, all grades, male (number), per unit in South Korea

Name: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, male (number), per unit in South Korea
Creator: Statizoid (derived)
License: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page

South Korea: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, male (number), per unit was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

0 units per US$ of GDP

Change on year

up 12.8%

World rank

178th

of 194 countries

All-time high

0 units per US$ of GDP

in 1972

All-time low

0 units per US$ of GDP

in 1973

Years of data

1971–2024

Repeaters in primary education, all grades, male (number), per unit in South Korea, 1971–2024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.

Analysis

In 2024, repeaters in primary education, all grades, male (number), per unit in South Korea stood at 0 units per US$ of GDP.

The figure is up 12.8% on the previous year and down 27.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, repeaters in primary education, all grades, male (number), per unit in South Korea peaked at 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1972 and was at its lowest, 0 units per US$ of GDP, in 1973.

That places South Korea 178th out of 194 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, male (number), per unit in South Korea, year by year

Annual values for Repeaters in primary education, all grades, male (number), per unit of GDP in South Korea, 1971 to 2024.
Year	units per US$ of GDP	Change
1971	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1972	0 units per US$ of GDP	+29.8%
1973	0 units per US$ of GDP	-100.0%
1974	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1975	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1976	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1977	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1978	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1979	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1980	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1981	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1982	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1983	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1984	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1985	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1986	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1987	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1988	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1989	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1990	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1991	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1992	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1993	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1997	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1998	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1999	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
2000	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
2001	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
2002	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
2003	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
2004	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
2005	0 units per US$ of GDP	-60.5%
2006	0 units per US$ of GDP	+10.4%
2007	0 units per US$ of GDP	+3.8%
2008	0 units per US$ of GDP	-7.1%
2009	0 units per US$ of GDP	-13.9%
2010	0 units per US$ of GDP	+41.0%
2011	0 units per US$ of GDP	-48.1%
2012	0 units per US$ of GDP	+32.3%
2013	0 units per US$ of GDP	+24.7%
2014	0 units per US$ of GDP	-25.7%
2015	0 units per US$ of GDP	-4.5%
2016	0 units per US$ of GDP	-6.4%
2017	0 units per US$ of GDP	+7.4%
2018	0 units per US$ of GDP	-29.3%
2019	0 units per US$ of GDP	+18.7%
2020	0 units per US$ of GDP	+125.4%
2021	0 units per US$ of GDP	-76.3%
2022	0 units per US$ of GDP	+26.6%
2023	0 units per US$ of GDP	+17.6%
2024	0 units per US$ of GDP	+12.8%

South Korea compared with similar countries

South Korea's 0 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 0% of the median. (69 countries reporting)
South Korea's 0 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 0% of the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1970s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	9
1980s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
1990s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	7
2000s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
2010s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
2020s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	5

Countries ranked near South Korea

175 China 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
176 Mongolia 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
177 Kuwait 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
179 Canada 0 units per US$ of GDP
179 Cayman Islands 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
179 United Kingdom 0 units per US$ of GDP
179 Indonesia 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
179 Iceland 0 units per US$ of GDP
179 Japan 0 units per US$ of GDP
179 Sri Lanka 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
179 Moldova 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
179 Maldives 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
179 North Macedonia 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
179 Malaysia 0 units per US$ of GDP
179 Norway 0 units per US$ of GDP
179 Oman 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
179 San Marino 0 units per US$ of GDP
179 Seychelles 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
179 Uzbekistan 0 units per US$ of GDP compare

See the full ranking of 194 places →

More education data for South Korea

Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 233,046 (2024)
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)

All data for South Korea →

Frequently asked questions

What is repeaters in primary education, all grades, male (number), per unit in South Korea?: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, male (number), per unit in South Korea was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest repeaters in primary education, all grades, male (number), per unit recorded in South Korea?: The highest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1972.
What is the lowest repeaters in primary education, all grades, male (number), per unit recorded in South Korea?: The lowest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1973.
How does South Korea rank for repeaters in primary education, all grades, male (number), per unit?: South Korea ranks 178th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
Is repeaters in primary education, all grades, male (number), per unit rising or falling in South Korea?: Over the last ten years it is down 27.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Korea data come from?: The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Repeaters in primary education, all grades, male (number), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Repeaters in primary education, all grades, male (number) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.

Repeaters in primary education, all grades, male (number) ÷ GDP (current US$)

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Indicator: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, male (number), per unit of GDP
Unit: units per US$ of GDP
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 194 places, 5,210 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed: 07 September 2026

Repeaters in primary education, all grades, male (number) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.