How does Republic of Korea rank for teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp?

Republic of Korea ranks 180th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.

Is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Republic of Korea?

Over the last ten years it is down 13.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP in Republic of Korea

Name: Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP in Republic of Korea
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Republic of Korea: Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

0 units per US$ of GDP

Change on year

down 0.9%

World rank

180th

of 199 countries

All-time high

0 units per US$ of GDP

in 1971

All-time low

0 units per US$ of GDP

in 2021

Years of data

1971–2024

Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP in Republic of Korea, 1971–2024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.

Analysis

In 2024, teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp in Republic of Korea stood at 0 units per US$ of GDP.

The figure is down 0.9% on the previous year and down 13.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp in Republic of Korea peaked at 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1971 and was at its lowest, 0 units per US$ of GDP, in 2021.

That places Republic of Korea 180th out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP in Republic of Korea, year by year

Annual values for Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP in Republic of Korea, 1971 to 2024.
Year	units per US$ of GDP	Change
1971	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1972	0 units per US$ of GDP	-6.6%
1973	0 units per US$ of GDP	-20.4%
1974	0 units per US$ of GDP	-28.1%
1975	0 units per US$ of GDP	-10.1%
1976	0 units per US$ of GDP	-26.7%
1977	0 units per US$ of GDP	-21.2%
1978	0 units per US$ of GDP	-23.7%
1979	0 units per US$ of GDP	-20.9%
1980	0 units per US$ of GDP	+4.1%
1981	0 units per US$ of GDP	-9.1%
1982	0 units per US$ of GDP	-4.2%
1983	0 units per US$ of GDP	-9.5%
1984	0 units per US$ of GDP	-9.0%
1985	0 units per US$ of GDP	-3.8%
1986	0 units per US$ of GDP	-13.1%
1987	0 units per US$ of GDP	-21.3%
1988	0 units per US$ of GDP	-23.9%
1989	0 units per US$ of GDP	-17.7%
1990	0 units per US$ of GDP	-11.4%
1991	0 units per US$ of GDP	-13.1%
1992	0 units per US$ of GDP	-6.1%
1993	0 units per US$ of GDP	-9.1%
1994	0 units per US$ of GDP	-15.2%
1995	0 units per US$ of GDP	-18.7%
1996	0 units per US$ of GDP	-7.4%
1997	0 units per US$ of GDP	-4.7%
1998	0 units per US$ of GDP	+50.3%
1999	0 units per US$ of GDP	-24.2%
2000	0 units per US$ of GDP	-11.6%
2001	0 units per US$ of GDP	+7.4%
2002	0 units per US$ of GDP	-9.5%
2003	0 units per US$ of GDP	-6.5%
2004	0 units per US$ of GDP	-9.5%
2005	0 units per US$ of GDP	-14.0%
2006	0 units per US$ of GDP	-9.2%
2007	0 units per US$ of GDP	-9.0%
2008	0 units per US$ of GDP	+14.0%
2009	0 units per US$ of GDP	+13.0%
2010	0 units per US$ of GDP	-16.3%
2011	0 units per US$ of GDP	-4.8%
2012	0 units per US$ of GDP	-1.7%
2013	0 units per US$ of GDP	-6.9%
2014	0 units per US$ of GDP	-7.7%
2015	0 units per US$ of GDP	+0.3%
2016	0 units per US$ of GDP	-2.6%
2017	0 units per US$ of GDP	-7.5%
2018	0 units per US$ of GDP	-5.6%
2019	0 units per US$ of GDP	+4.7%
2020	0 units per US$ of GDP	+0.2%
2021	0 units per US$ of GDP	-9.9%
2022	0 units per US$ of GDP	+9.5%
2023	0 units per US$ of GDP	-1.1%
2024	0 units per US$ of GDP	-0.9%

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1970s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	9
1980s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
1990s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
2000s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
2010s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
2020s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	5

Countries ranked near Republic of Korea

177 Japan 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
178 Denmark 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
179 Bahamas 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
181 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
182 France 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
183 Netherlands 0 units per US$ of GDP compare

See the full ranking of 199 places →

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)

All data for Republic of Korea →

Frequently asked questions

What is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp in Republic of Korea?: Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp in Republic of Korea was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp recorded in Republic of Korea?: The highest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1971.
What is the lowest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp recorded in Republic of Korea?: The lowest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2021.
How does Republic of Korea rank for teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp?: Republic of Korea ranks 180th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
Is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Republic of Korea?: Over the last ten years it is down 13.3%. 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), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP
Unit: units per US$ of GDP
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 199 places, 6,700 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed: 31 August 2026

Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.