Secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate was -5.04 % change on previous year in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea, 1972–2017
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2017, secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea stood at -5.04 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 42.7% on the previous year and down 919.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea peaked at 28.84 % change on previous year in 1980 and was at its lowest, -12.87 % change on previous year, in 2001.
That places Republic of Korea 149th out of 189 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 10.69 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 13.26 % change on previous year | +24.1% |
| 1974 | 18.46 % change on previous year | +39.2% |
| 1975 | 3.64 % change on previous year | -80.3% |
| 1976 | 3.99 % change on previous year | +9.6% |
| 1977 | 5.18 % change on previous year | +29.8% |
| 1978 | 9.17 % change on previous year | +77.1% |
| 1979 | 10.75 % change on previous year | +17.3% |
| 1980 | 28.84 % change on previous year | +168.3% |
| 1981 | 23.23 % change on previous year | -19.5% |
| 1982 | -7.7 % change on previous year | -133.2% |
| 1983 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -117.5% |
| 1984 | 7.87 % change on previous year | +483.9% |
| 1985 | 1.36 % change on previous year | -82.7% |
| 1986 | -0.5116 % change on previous year | -137.6% |
| 1987 | 3.6 % change on previous year | -803.1% |
| 1988 | -8.12 % change on previous year | -325.9% |
| 1989 | 0.3952 % change on previous year | -104.9% |
| 1990 | -2.53 % change on previous year | -740.0% |
| 1991 | -1.29 % change on previous year | -48.8% |
| 1992 | -0.6231 % change on previous year | -51.9% |
| 1993 | 1.99 % change on previous year | -419.9% |
| 1994 | 9.56 % change on previous year | +379.6% |
| 1995 | -0.1774 % change on previous year | -101.9% |
| 1996 | 5.28 % change on previous year | -3076.7% |
| 1997 | 0.7591 % change on previous year | -85.6% |
| 1998 | -3.39 % change on previous year | -546.8% |
| 1999 | -8.15 % change on previous year | +140.4% |
| 2000 | -12.39 % change on previous year | +51.9% |
| 2001 | -12.87 % change on previous year | +3.9% |
| 2002 | -11.63 % change on previous year | -9.7% |
| 2003 | -5.84 % change on previous year | -49.8% |
| 2004 | -5.2 % change on previous year | -11.0% |
| 2005 | -2.23 % change on previous year | -57.2% |
| 2006 | -2.39 % change on previous year | +7.6% |
| 2007 | 0.6149 % change on previous year | -125.7% |
| 2008 | -1.99 % change on previous year | -423.6% |
| 2009 | -1.11 % change on previous year | -44.0% |
| 2010 | -3.06 % change on previous year | +174.5% |
| 2011 | -10.65 % change on previous year | +248.5% |
| 2012 | -9.99 % change on previous year | -6.2% |
| 2013 | -10.29 % change on previous year | +3.0% |
| 2014 | -2.06 % change on previous year | -80.0% |
| 2015 | -2.95 % change on previous year | +43.0% |
| 2016 | -3.53 % change on previous year | +19.9% |
| 2017 | -5.04 % change on previous year | +42.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.39 % change on previous year | 3.64 % change on previous year | 18.46 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 5.03 % change on previous year | -8.12 % change on previous year | 28.84 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.142 % change on previous year | -8.15 % change on previous year | 9.56 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -5.5 % change on previous year | -12.87 % change on previous year | 0.6149 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -5.95 % change on previous year | -10.65 % change on previous year | -2.06 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 146 Costa Rica -4.82 % change on previous year compare
- 147 Somalia -4.86 % change on previous year compare
- 148 Armenia -5.01 % change on previous year compare
- 150 Russian Federation -5.53 % change on previous year compare
- 151 Macau, China -5.65 % change on previous year compare
- 152 Denmark -5.85 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Republic of Korea
- 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)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea?
- Secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea was -5.04 % change on previous year in 2017, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 28.84 % change on previous year in 1980.
- What is the lowest secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was -12.87 % change on previous year in 2001.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate?
- Republic of Korea ranks 149th out of 189 countries with data for 2017.
- Is secondary education, vocational pupils, annual growth rate rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 919.5%. 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, vocational pupils, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Secondary education, vocational pupils. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Secondary education, vocational pupils Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Secondary education, vocational pupils. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.