Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Korea
Korea: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both was 0.0% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.0%
Change on year
up 26.5%
World rank
173rd
of 190 countries
All-time high
0.2%
in 1972
All-time low
0.0%
in 1997
Years of data
37
1971–2023
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Korea, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Korea stood at 0.0%.
The figure is up 26.5% on the previous year and down 15.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Korea peaked at 0.2% in 1972 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1997.
Korea ranks 173rd of 190 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Korea, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0.2% | — |
| 1972 | 0.2% | +4.0% |
| 1975 | 0.0% | -74.8% |
| 1976 | 0.0% | -28.3% |
| 1977 | 0.0% | -1.4% |
| 1978 | 0.0% | -46.8% |
| 1979 | 0.0% | -45.3% |
| 1981 | 0.0% | -23.9% |
| 1982 | 0.0% | +37.2% |
| 1983 | 0.0% | -18.1% |
| 1984 | 0.0% | -71.4% |
| 1985 | 0.0% | +26.8% |
| 1986 | 0.0% | +115.8% |
| 1987 | 0.0% | +143.9% |
| 1997 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 1998 | 0.0% | — |
| 1999 | 0.0% | — |
| 2000 | 0.0% | — |
| 2001 | 0.0% | — |
| 2002 | 0.0% | — |
| 2003 | 0.0% | — |
| 2004 | 0.0% | -55.4% |
| 2005 | 0.0% | +15.5% |
| 2006 | 0.0% | -64.3% |
| 2007 | 0.0% | +118.8% |
| 2008 | 0.0% | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 0.0% | +66.3% |
| 2014 | 0.0% | -30.3% |
| 2015 | 0.0% | +14.1% |
| 2016 | 0.0% | -34.4% |
| 2017 | 0.0% | +3.9% |
| 2018 | 0.0% | -9.6% |
| 2019 | 0.0% | +61.5% |
| 2020 | 0.0% | -70.9% |
| 2021 | 0.0% | +150.6% |
| 2022 | 0.0% | +15.4% |
| 2023 | 0.0% | +26.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 7 |
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 7 |
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3 |
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 9 |
| 2010s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 7 |
| 2020s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Korea
- 170 Trinidad and Tobago 0.0% compare
- 171 Kyrgyzstan 0.0% compare
- 172 China 0.0% compare
- 174 Kuwait 0.0% compare
- 175 Kazakhstan 0.0% compare
- 176 Anguilla 0.0%
- 176 Cook Islands 0.0% compare
- 176 Cayman Islands 0.0%
- 176 Gibraltar 0.0%
- 176 Iceland 0.0%
- 176 Japan 0.0%
- 176 Liechtenstein 0.0% compare
- 176 Sri Lanka 0.0% compare
- 176 Republic of Moldova 0.0% compare
- 176 Maldives 0.0% compare
- 176 North Macedonia 0.0% compare
- 176 Montserrat 0.0% compare
- 176 Naoero 0.0%
- 176 Seychelles 0.0% compare
- 176 Uzbekistan 0.0% compare
More education data for 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Korea?
- Repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Korea was 0.0% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 0.2% in 1972.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1997.
- How does Korea rank for repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both?
- Korea ranks 173rd out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both rising or falling in Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Korea data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release