Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Korea
Korea: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 0.0% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.0%
Change on year
up 22.9%
World rank
169th
of 199 countries
All-time high
0.1%
in 1971
All-time low
0.0%
in 1972
Years of data
52
1971–2023
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Korea, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Korea stood at 0.0%.
That represents a change of up 22.9% on the previous year and down 38.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Korea peaked at 0.1% in 1971 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1972.
That places Korea 169th out of 199 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 primary education, both sexes in Korea, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0.1% | — |
| 1972 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 1973 | 0.0% | — |
| 1974 | 0.0% | — |
| 1975 | 0.0% | — |
| 1976 | 0.0% | — |
| 1977 | 0.0% | — |
| 1978 | 0.0% | — |
| 1979 | 0.0% | — |
| 1980 | 0.0% | — |
| 1981 | 0.0% | — |
| 1982 | 0.0% | — |
| 1983 | 0.0% | — |
| 1984 | 0.0% | — |
| 1985 | 0.0% | — |
| 1986 | 0.0% | — |
| 1987 | 0.0% | — |
| 1988 | 0.0% | — |
| 1989 | 0.0% | — |
| 1990 | 0.0% | — |
| 1991 | 0.0% | — |
| 1992 | 0.0% | — |
| 1993 | 0.0% | — |
| 1994 | 0.0% | — |
| 1996 | 0.0% | — |
| 1997 | 0.0% | — |
| 1998 | 0.0% | — |
| 1999 | 0.0% | — |
| 2000 | 0.0% | — |
| 2001 | 0.0% | — |
| 2002 | 0.0% | — |
| 2003 | 0.0% | — |
| 2004 | 0.0% | -86.7% |
| 2005 | 0.0% | -31.7% |
| 2006 | 0.0% | +19.8% |
| 2007 | 0.0% | -27.0% |
| 2008 | 0.0% | +34.3% |
| 2009 | 0.0% | -21.0% |
| 2010 | 0.0% | +19.8% |
| 2011 | 0.0% | +4.3% |
| 2012 | 0.0% | +107.1% |
| 2013 | 0.0% | +28.8% |
| 2014 | 0.0% | -34.8% |
| 2015 | 0.0% | +31.7% |
| 2016 | 0.0% | -12.2% |
| 2017 | 0.0% | -45.9% |
| 2018 | 0.0% | +24.5% |
| 2019 | 0.0% | +16.9% |
| 2020 | 0.0% | -32.4% |
| 2021 | 0.0% | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 0.0% | +25.7% |
| 2023 | 0.0% | +22.9% |
Korea compared with similar countries
- Korea's 0.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.9%, 0% of the median. (69 countries reporting)
- Korea's 0.0% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.4%, 1% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Korea
- 166 Egypt 0.0% compare
- 167 Kyrgyzstan 0.0% compare
- 168 Kuwait 0.0% compare
- 170 Afghanistan 0.0% compare
- 170 Anguilla 0.0% compare
- 170 Canada 0.0%
- 170 Cook Islands 0.0% compare
- 170 Cuba 0.0% compare
- 170 Cayman Islands 0.0% compare
- 170 Algeria 0.0% compare
- 170 Gibraltar 0.0%
- 170 Indonesia 0.0% compare
- 170 Iceland 0.0%
- 170 Japan 0.0%
- 170 Sri Lanka 0.0% compare
- 170 Republic of Moldova 0.0% compare
- 170 Maldives 0.0% compare
- 170 North Macedonia 0.0% compare
- 170 Mongolia 0.0% compare
- 170 Montserrat 0.0% compare
- 170 Mauritius 0.0%
- 170 Malaysia 0.0%
- 170 Norway 0.0%
- 170 Naoero 0.0%
- 170 New Zealand 0.0%
- 170 Oman 0.0% compare
- 170 Portugal 0.0% compare
- 170 Romania 0.0% compare
- 170 San Marino 0.0% compare
- 170 Seychelles 0.0% compare
- 170 Tajikistan 0.0% compare
- 170 Uruguay 0.0% compare
- 170 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 primary education, both sexes in Korea?
- Repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Korea was 0.0% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 0.1% in 1971.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1972.
- How does Korea rank for repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Korea ranks 169th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.0%. 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 primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release