Teachers in pre-primary education, female in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Teachers in pre-primary education, female was 76,412 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in pre-primary education, female in Republic of Korea, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in pre-primary education, female in Republic of Korea is 76,412, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 4.2% on the previous year and down 17.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in pre-primary education, female in Republic of Korea peaked at 98,273 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 1,239, in 1971.
That places Republic of Korea 21st out of 196 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Teachers in pre-primary education, female in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1,239 | — |
| 1972 | 1,261 | +1.8% |
| 1973 | 1,348 | +6.9% |
| 1974 | 1,416 | +5.0% |
| 1975 | 1,540 | +8.8% |
| 1976 | 1,689 | +9.7% |
| 1977 | 1,854 | +9.8% |
| 1978 | 2,011 | +8.5% |
| 1979 | 2,158 | +7.3% |
| 1980 | 2,467 | +14.3% |
| 1981 | 2,846 | +15.4% |
| 1982 | 3,409 | +19.8% |
| 1983 | 3,905 | +14.5% |
| 1984 | 5,703 | +46.0% |
| 1985 | 6,718 | +17.8% |
| 1986 | 8,342 | +24.2% |
| 1987 | 10,805 | +29.5% |
| 1988 | 10,986 | +1.7% |
| 1989 | 12,224 | +11.3% |
| 1990 | 12,830 | +5.0% |
| 1991 | 17,309 | +34.9% |
| 1992 | 18,655 | +7.8% |
| 1993 | 20,047 | +7.5% |
| 1994 | 18,135 | -9.5% |
| 1995 | 19,608 | +8.1% |
| 1996 | 21,044 | +7.3% |
| 2013 | 86,076 | +309.0% |
| 2014 | 92,091 | +7.0% |
| 2015 | 94,734 | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 98,273 | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 98,012 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 97,928 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 96,286 | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 95,183 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 84,802 | -10.9% |
| 2022 | 81,278 | -4.2% |
| 2023 | 79,764 | -1.9% |
| 2024 | 76,412 | -4.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,613 | 1,239 | 2,158 | 9 |
| 1980s | 6,740 | 2,467 | 12,224 | 10 |
| 1990s | 18,233 | 12,830 | 21,044 | 7 |
| 2010s | 94,771 | 86,076 | 98,273 | 7 |
| 2020s | 83,488 | 76,412 | 95,183 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
More education data for Republic of Korea
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 173,133 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 69.5% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 10.2% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 100.87 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 100.9% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in pre-primary education, female in Republic of Korea?
- Teachers in pre-primary education, female in Republic of Korea was 76,412 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in pre-primary education, female recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 98,273 in 2016.
- What is the lowest teachers in pre-primary education, female recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,239 in 1971.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for teachers in pre-primary education, female?
- Republic of Korea ranks 21st out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in pre-primary education, female rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Teachers in pre-primary education, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release