Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Korea
Korea: Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes was 0.0% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.0%
Change on year
up 48.4%
World rank
171st
of 196 countries
All-time high
0.1%
in 1971
All-time low
0.0%
in 1972
Years of data
51
1971–2023
Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Korea, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Korea is 0.0%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 48.4% on the previous year and down 9.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 2 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 171st out of 196 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 2 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% | — |
| 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% | -76.9% |
| 2005 | 0.0% | +91.6% |
| 2006 | 0.0% | -37.3% |
| 2007 | 0.0% | -18.9% |
| 2008 | 0.0% | -57.8% |
| 2009 | 0.0% | +14.3% |
| 2010 | 0.0% | -62.5% |
| 2011 | 0.0% | +400.0% |
| 2012 | 0.0% | +233.3% |
| 2013 | 0.0% | -12.0% |
| 2014 | 0.0% | -33.1% |
| 2015 | 0.0% | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 0.0% | +5.3% |
| 2017 | 0.0% | -16.4% |
| 2018 | 0.0% | +66.3% |
| 2019 | 0.0% | -21.9% |
| 2020 | 0.0% | -55.6% |
| 2021 | 0.0% | +143.4% |
| 2022 | 0.0% | -27.1% |
| 2023 | 0.0% | +48.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 9 |
| 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
- 168 Kyrgyzstan 0.0% compare
- 169 China 0.0% compare
- 170 Kuwait 0.0% compare
- 172 Singapore 0.0% compare
- 173 Afghanistan 0.0% compare
- 173 Anguilla 0.0%
- 173 United Arab Emirates 0.0% compare
- 173 Cook Islands 0.0% compare
- 173 Cayman Islands 0.0% compare
- 173 Gibraltar 0.0%
- 173 Indonesia 0.0% compare
- 173 Iceland 0.0%
- 173 Japan 0.0%
- 173 Sri Lanka 0.0% compare
- 173 Republic of Moldova 0.0% compare
- 173 Maldives 0.0% compare
- 173 North Macedonia 0.0% compare
- 173 Montserrat 0.0% compare
- 173 Mauritius 0.0%
- 173 Malaysia 0.0%
- 173 Norway 0.0%
- 173 New Zealand 0.0%
- 173 Oman 0.0% compare
- 173 Romania 0.0% compare
- 173 San Marino 0.0% compare
- 173 Seychelles 0.0% compare
- 173 Tuvalu 0.0%
- 173 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 2 of primary education, both sexes in Korea?
- Repetition rate in grade 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 of primary education, both sexes?
- Korea ranks 171st out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.4%. 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 2 of primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release