Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Republic of Korea

Republic of Korea: Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate was 0.5213 % change on previous year in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
0.5213 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 411.2%
World rank
124th
of 189 countries
All-time high
11.15 % change on previous year
in 1972
All-time low
-2.59 % change on previous year
in 1997
Years of data
47
1972–2018

Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Republic of Korea, 1972–2018

-50510197219952018

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

Analysis

Republic of Korea recorded 0.5213 % change on previous year for teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in 2018.

The figure is up 411.2% on the previous year and down 81.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Republic of Korea peaked at 11.15 % change on previous year in 1972 and was at its lowest, -2.59 % change on previous year, in 1997.

That places Republic of Korea 124th out of 189 countries with data for 2018, 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, female (number), annual growth rate in Republic of Korea, year by year

Annual values for Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Republic of Korea, 1972 to 2018.
Year % change on previous year Change
1972 11.15 % change on previous year
1973 6.05 % change on previous year -45.7%
1974 3.34 % change on previous year -44.9%
1975 0.7421 % change on previous year -77.8%
1976 0.9083 % change on previous year +22.4%
1977 2.66 % change on previous year +192.8%
1978 5.85 % change on previous year +120.2%
1979 3.64 % change on previous year -37.8%
1980 3.01 % change on previous year -17.2%
1981 3.59 % change on previous year +19.1%
1982 7.85 % change on previous year +118.9%
1983 5.27 % change on previous year -32.8%
1984 4.84 % change on previous year -8.3%
1985 1.98 % change on previous year -59.0%
1986 2.71 % change on previous year +36.7%
1987 1.39 % change on previous year -48.6%
1988 7.33 % change on previous year +425.7%
1989 5.53 % change on previous year -24.5%
1990 4.87 % change on previous year -11.9%
1991 4.32 % change on previous year -11.3%
1992 3.97 % change on previous year -8.3%
1993 2.7 % change on previous year -32.0%
1994 3.55 % change on previous year +31.6%
1995 1.46 % change on previous year -58.9%
1996 2.49 % change on previous year +70.7%
1997 -2.59 % change on previous year -203.9%
1998 4.15 % change on previous year -260.3%
1999 2.23 % change on previous year -46.2%
2000 7.83 % change on previous year +251.0%
2001 3.87 % change on previous year -50.6%
2002 4.61 % change on previous year +19.1%
2003 5.87 % change on previous year +27.5%
2004 3.64 % change on previous year -38.1%
2005 2.88 % change on previous year -20.8%
2006 3.66 % change on previous year +27.2%
2007 2.35 % change on previous year -35.8%
2008 2.84 % change on previous year +20.9%
2009 2.16 % change on previous year -23.9%
2010 2.05 % change on previous year -5.1%
2011 4.78 % change on previous year +132.7%
2012 1.02 % change on previous year -78.7%
2013 -0.0322 % change on previous year -103.2%
2014 0.0269 % change on previous year -183.4%
2015 -1.09 % change on previous year -4161.7%
2016 -0.3756 % change on previous year -65.6%
2017 -0.1675 % change on previous year -55.4%
2018 0.5213 % change on previous year -411.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 4.29 % change on previous year 0.7421 % change on previous year 11.15 % change on previous year 8
1980s 4.35 % change on previous year 1.39 % change on previous year 7.85 % change on previous year 10
1990s 2.72 % change on previous year -2.59 % change on previous year 4.87 % change on previous year 10
2000s 3.97 % change on previous year 2.16 % change on previous year 7.83 % change on previous year 10
2010s 0.7484 % change on previous year -1.09 % change on previous year 4.78 % change on previous year 9

Countries ranked near Republic of Korea

  1. 121 Latvia 0.7709 % change on previous year compare
  2. 122 Portugal 0.6665 % change on previous year compare
  3. 123 Tonga 0.531 % change on previous year compare
  4. 125 Bangladesh 0.5028 % change on previous year compare
  5. 126 Iceland 0.491 % change on previous year compare
  6. 127 Serbia 0.4905 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 234 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Republic of Korea?
Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Republic of Korea was 0.5213 % change on previous year in 2018, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate recorded in Republic of Korea?
The highest recorded value was 11.15 % change on previous year in 1972.
What is the lowest teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate recorded in Republic of Korea?
The lowest recorded value was -2.59 % change on previous year in 1997.
How does Republic of Korea rank for teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate?
Republic of Korea ranks 124th out of 189 countries with data for 2018.
Is teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
Over the last ten years it is down 81.7%. 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, female (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, female (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
234 places, 6,479 data points, 1971–2020
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The year-on-year percentage change in Teachers in primary education, female (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.