Secondary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea

Republic of Korea: Secondary education, teachers, annual growth rate was -0.3417 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-0.3417 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 116.1%
World rank
140th
of 192 countries
All-time high
13.83 % change on previous year
in 1972
All-time low
-2 % change on previous year
in 1995
Years of data
53
1972–2024

Secondary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea, 1972–2024

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for secondary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea is -0.3417 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 116.1% on the previous year and down 148.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, secondary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea peaked at 13.83 % change on previous year in 1972 and was at its lowest, -2 % change on previous year, in 1995.

That places Republic of Korea 140th out of 192 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Secondary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea, year by year

Annual values for Secondary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea, 1972 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1972 13.83 % change on previous year
1973 10.07 % change on previous year -27.2%
1974 10.11 % change on previous year +0.4%
1975 7.4 % change on previous year -26.8%
1976 8.3 % change on previous year +12.2%
1977 5.27 % change on previous year -36.5%
1978 4.39 % change on previous year -16.7%
1979 9.83 % change on previous year +124.0%
1980 3.6 % change on previous year -63.4%
1981 4.53 % change on previous year +26.1%
1982 6.4 % change on previous year +41.2%
1983 4.41 % change on previous year -31.1%
1984 5.97 % change on previous year +35.2%
1985 4.3 % change on previous year -28.0%
1986 4.78 % change on previous year +11.3%
1987 3.96 % change on previous year -17.2%
1988 4.14 % change on previous year +4.7%
1989 3.91 % change on previous year -5.5%
1990 7.07 % change on previous year +80.5%
1991 6.45 % change on previous year -8.7%
1992 4.5 % change on previous year -30.2%
1993 2.01 % change on previous year -55.3%
1994 0.0213 % change on previous year -98.9%
1995 -2 % change on previous year -9476.1%
1996 0.9579 % change on previous year -148.0%
1997 1.15 % change on previous year +19.6%
1998 -0.2033 % change on previous year -117.7%
1999 -1.93 % change on previous year +847.8%
2000 -0.2246 % change on previous year -88.3%
2001 0.5023 % change on previous year -323.6%
2002 6.09 % change on previous year +1112.9%
2003 2.67 % change on previous year -56.2%
2004 0.8319 % change on previous year -68.8%
2005 0.8649 % change on previous year +4.0%
2006 2.17 % change on previous year +151.0%
2007 1.27 % change on previous year -41.5%
2008 1.08 % change on previous year -15.0%
2009 1.09 % change on previous year +1.5%
2010 1.27 % change on previous year +15.9%
2011 6.59 % change on previous year +419.0%
2012 -0.8011 % change on previous year -112.2%
2013 0.3901 % change on previous year -148.7%
2014 0.7113 % change on previous year +82.3%
2015 -1.76 % change on previous year -347.7%
2016 -0.9785 % change on previous year -44.5%
2017 -0.8048 % change on previous year -17.7%
2018 -0.5363 % change on previous year -33.4%
2019 -0.6221 % change on previous year +16.0%
2020 -0.7741 % change on previous year +24.4%
2021 0.0801 % change on previous year -110.4%
2022 0.7395 % change on previous year +822.9%
2023 2.12 % change on previous year +186.2%
2024 -0.3417 % change on previous year -116.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 8.65 % change on previous year 4.39 % change on previous year 13.83 % change on previous year 8
1980s 4.6 % change on previous year 3.6 % change on previous year 6.4 % change on previous year 10
1990s 1.8 % change on previous year -2 % change on previous year 7.07 % change on previous year 10
2000s 1.63 % change on previous year -0.2246 % change on previous year 6.09 % change on previous year 10
2010s 0.3454 % change on previous year -1.76 % change on previous year 6.59 % change on previous year 10
2020s 0.3641 % change on previous year -0.7741 % change on previous year 2.12 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Republic of Korea

  1. 137 Sweden -0.1142 % change on previous year compare
  2. 138 South Africa -0.1818 % change on previous year compare
  3. 139 Japan -0.3416 % change on previous year compare
  4. 141 Albania -0.3497 % change on previous year compare
  5. 142 Sierra Leone -0.3771 % change on previous year compare
  6. 143 Denmark -0.5448 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is secondary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea?
Secondary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea was -0.3417 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest secondary education, teachers, annual growth rate recorded in Republic of Korea?
The highest recorded value was 13.83 % change on previous year in 1972.
What is the lowest secondary education, teachers, annual growth rate recorded in Republic of Korea?
The lowest recorded value was -2 % change on previous year in 1995.
How does Republic of Korea rank for secondary education, teachers, annual growth rate?
Republic of Korea ranks 140th out of 192 countries with data for 2024.
Is secondary education, teachers, annual growth rate rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
Over the last ten years it is down 148.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Secondary education, teachers, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Secondary education, teachers. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Secondary education, teachers, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
237 places, 6,649 data points, 1971–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Secondary education, teachers. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.