Repetition rate in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Korea
Korea: Repetition rate in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both was 0.0% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.0%
Change on year
down 41.3%
World rank
163rd
of 177 countries
All-time high
0.1%
in 1986
All-time low
0.0%
in 1997
Years of data
41
1971–2023
Repetition rate in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Korea, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Korea is 0.0%, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 41.3% on the previous year and down 61.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Korea peaked at 0.1% in 1986 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1997.
That places Korea 163rd out of 177 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 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Korea, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0.0% | — |
| 1972 | 0.0% | -11.2% |
| 1975 | 0.0% | -55.0% |
| 1976 | 0.0% | -0.7% |
| 1977 | 0.0% | -49.6% |
| 1978 | 0.0% | +41.9% |
| 1979 | 0.0% | -60.6% |
| 1981 | 0.0% | +59.2% |
| 1982 | 0.0% | -52.1% |
| 1983 | 0.0% | +41.6% |
| 1984 | 0.0% | -60.3% |
| 1985 | 0.0% | +70.4% |
| 1986 | 0.1% | +1489.6% |
| 1987 | 0.0% | -91.9% |
| 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% | -77.4% |
| 2005 | 0.0% | -24.0% |
| 2006 | 0.0% | +51.7% |
| 2007 | 0.0% | +30.1% |
| 2008 | 0.0% | -21.5% |
| 2009 | 0.0% | +1.3% |
| 2010 | 0.0% | -35.9% |
| 2011 | 0.0% | +15.5% |
| 2012 | 0.0% | +31.2% |
| 2013 | 0.0% | +13.7% |
| 2014 | 0.0% | -16.2% |
| 2015 | 0.0% | -17.0% |
| 2016 | 0.0% | -5.5% |
| 2017 | 0.0% | -46.7% |
| 2018 | 0.0% | +139.3% |
| 2019 | 0.0% | -11.2% |
| 2020 | 0.0% | -51.4% |
| 2021 | 0.0% | +107.7% |
| 2022 | 0.0% | -12.2% |
| 2023 | 0.0% | -41.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 7 |
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 7 |
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3 |
| 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
- 160 Kazakhstan 0.0% compare
- 161 Mongolia 0.0% compare
- 162 Kyrgyzstan 0.0% compare
- 164 Anguilla 0.0%
- 164 Cook Islands 0.0% compare
- 164 Cayman Islands 0.0%
- 164 Gibraltar 0.0%
- 164 Iceland 0.0%
- 164 Japan 0.0%
- 164 Saint Kitts and Nevis 0.0% compare
- 164 Sri Lanka 0.0% compare
- 164 Republic of Moldova 0.0% compare
- 164 Maldives 0.0% compare
- 164 Montserrat 0.0%
- 164 Naoero 0.0%
- 164 Seychelles 0.0% compare
- 164 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 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Korea?
- Repetition rate in grade 3 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 3 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 0.1% in 1986.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 3 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 3 of lower secondary general education, both?
- Korea ranks 163rd out of 177 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both rising or falling in Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 61.3%. 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 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release