Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education was 0.0% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education in Republic of Korea, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education in Republic of Korea stood at 0.0%.
That represents a change of up 113.3% on the previous year and up 23.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education in Republic of Korea peaked at 0.1% in 1971 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1997.
That places Republic of Korea 162nd out of 184 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0.1% | — |
| 1972 | 0.1% | -9.1% |
| 1975 | 0.0% | -77.7% |
| 1976 | 0.0% | +13.2% |
| 1977 | 0.0% | +74.5% |
| 1978 | 0.0% | -80.3% |
| 1979 | 0.0% | -53.2% |
| 1981 | 0.0% | -30.2% |
| 1982 | 0.0% | +115.8% |
| 1983 | 0.0% | +46.0% |
| 1984 | 0.0% | -76.6% |
| 1985 | 0.0% | +17.6% |
| 1986 | 0.0% | +76.2% |
| 1987 | 0.0% | +310.3% |
| 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% | -72.5% |
| 2005 | 0.0% | -8.2% |
| 2006 | 0.0% | -44.5% |
| 2007 | 0.0% | +45.4% |
| 2008 | 0.0% | +37.2% |
| 2013 | 0.0% | +52.4% |
| 2014 | 0.0% | -40.6% |
| 2015 | 0.0% | +72.3% |
| 2016 | 0.0% | -41.4% |
| 2017 | 0.0% | +26.9% |
| 2018 | 0.0% | -50.7% |
| 2019 | 0.0% | +112.0% |
| 2020 | 0.0% | -75.4% |
| 2021 | 0.0% | +146.2% |
| 2022 | 0.0% | +19.7% |
| 2023 | 0.0% | +113.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 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 Republic of Korea
- 159 Belarus 0.0% compare
- 160 Trinidad and Tobago 0.0% compare
- 161 Kyrgyzstan 0.0% compare
- 163 China 0.0% compare
- 164 Kuwait 0.0% compare
- 165 Kazakhstan 0.0% compare
More education data for Republic of 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 in Republic of Korea?
- Repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education in Republic of 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 recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 0.1% in 1971.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1997.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education?
- Republic of Korea ranks 162nd out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.2%. 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 Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, female (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release