Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate was 0.7853 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Republic of Korea, 1972–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Republic of Korea stood at 0.7853 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 41.8% on the previous year and up 660.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Republic of Korea peaked at 4.78 % change on previous year in 2003 and was at its lowest, -11 % change on previous year, in 1997.
That places Republic of Korea 107th out of 213 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.
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 2.63 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 1.85 % change on previous year | -29.8% |
| 1974 | 1.5 % change on previous year | -18.7% |
| 1975 | 0.165 % change on previous year | -89.0% |
| 1976 | 0.6422 % change on previous year | +289.2% |
| 1977 | 1.3 % change on previous year | +102.2% |
| 1978 | 3.17 % change on previous year | +143.8% |
| 1979 | 1.99 % change on previous year | -37.1% |
| 1980 | 1.77 % change on previous year | -10.8% |
| 1981 | 1.51 % change on previous year | -14.8% |
| 1982 | 3.08 % change on previous year | +103.4% |
| 1983 | 1.5 % change on previous year | -51.1% |
| 1984 | 1.28 % change on previous year | -15.0% |
| 1985 | 0.0555 % change on previous year | -95.7% |
| 1986 | 0.4373 % change on previous year | +688.1% |
| 1987 | -0.0852 % change on previous year | -119.5% |
| 1988 | 2.74 % change on previous year | -3311.1% |
| 1989 | 1.83 % change on previous year | -33.0% |
| 1990 | 1.79 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 1991 | 1.41 % change on previous year | -21.2% |
| 1992 | 1.03 % change on previous year | -27.1% |
| 1993 | 0.534 % change on previous year | -48.1% |
| 1994 | 0.1087 % change on previous year | -79.6% |
| 1995 | -0.5227 % change on previous year | -580.9% |
| 1996 | -0.3303 % change on previous year | -36.8% |
| 1997 | -11 % change on previous year | +3230.2% |
| 1998 | 1.36 % change on previous year | -112.4% |
| 1999 | -1.58 % change on previous year | -216.0% |
| 2000 | 2.47 % change on previous year | -256.7% |
| 2001 | 2.03 % change on previous year | -18.1% |
| 2002 | 3.67 % change on previous year | +81.2% |
| 2003 | 4.78 % change on previous year | +30.2% |
| 2004 | 2.23 % change on previous year | -53.4% |
| 2005 | 1.54 % change on previous year | -31.0% |
| 2006 | 2.35 % change on previous year | +52.8% |
| 2007 | 1.5 % change on previous year | -36.1% |
| 2008 | 1.96 % change on previous year | +30.9% |
| 2009 | 1.74 % change on previous year | -11.3% |
| 2010 | 1.61 % change on previous year | -7.7% |
| 2011 | 4.28 % change on previous year | +166.1% |
| 2012 | 0.4344 % change on previous year | -89.8% |
| 2013 | 0.0477 % change on previous year | -89.0% |
| 2014 | 0.1033 % change on previous year | +116.4% |
| 2015 | -0.827 % change on previous year | -900.9% |
| 2016 | -0.0371 % change on previous year | -95.5% |
| 2017 | 0.188 % change on previous year | -606.7% |
| 2018 | 0.713 % change on previous year | +279.2% |
| 2019 | 0.5264 % change on previous year | -26.2% |
| 2020 | -0.1716 % change on previous year | -132.6% |
| 2021 | 0.3906 % change on previous year | -327.7% |
| 2022 | 1.45 % change on previous year | +271.2% |
| 2023 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -6.9% |
| 2024 | 0.7853 % change on previous year | -41.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.66 % change on previous year | 0.165 % change on previous year | 3.17 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 1.41 % change on previous year | -0.0852 % change on previous year | 3.08 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.72 % change on previous year | -11 % change on previous year | 1.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.43 % change on previous year | 1.5 % change on previous year | 4.78 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7037 % change on previous year | -0.827 % change on previous year | 4.28 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.7608 % change on previous year | -0.1716 % change on previous year | 1.45 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 104 Mongolia 0.8593 % change on previous year compare
- 105 Saint Lucia 0.8507 % change on previous year compare
- 106 Australia 0.8279 % change on previous year compare
- 108 Norway 0.7534 % change on previous year compare
- 109 Burundi 0.7295 % change on previous year compare
- 110 Mexico 0.6872 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Republic of 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 teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Republic of Korea?
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Republic of Korea was 0.7853 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 4.78 % change on previous year in 2003.
- What is the lowest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was -11 % change on previous year in 1997.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate?
- Republic of Korea ranks 107th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 660.6%. 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 Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Teachers in primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.