Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP in South Korea
South Korea: Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP in South Korea, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2024, teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp in South Korea stood at 0 units per US$ of GDP.
The figure is down 2.0% on the previous year and down 19.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp in South Korea peaked at 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1972 and was at its lowest, 0 units per US$ of GDP, in 2021.
South Korea ranks 179th of 195 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP in South Korea, year by year
| Year | units per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1972 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +3.6% |
| 1973 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -14.0% |
| 1974 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -22.0% |
| 1975 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -3.6% |
| 1976 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -21.1% |
| 1977 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -18.2% |
| 1978 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -22.8% |
| 1979 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -14.8% |
| 1980 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +6.0% |
| 1981 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -6.4% |
| 1982 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -1.1% |
| 1983 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -6.9% |
| 1984 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -4.8% |
| 1985 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +0.3% |
| 1986 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -9.4% |
| 1987 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -18.1% |
| 1988 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -22.8% |
| 1989 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -16.0% |
| 1990 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -6.8% |
| 1991 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -8.8% |
| 1992 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -2.9% |
| 1993 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -7.7% |
| 1994 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -15.3% |
| 1995 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -19.9% |
| 1996 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -6.2% |
| 1997 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +8.4% |
| 1998 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +48.0% |
| 1999 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -24.4% |
| 2000 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -13.9% |
| 2001 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +5.8% |
| 2002 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -7.4% |
| 2003 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -8.4% |
| 2004 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -10.8% |
| 2005 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -14.5% |
| 2006 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -9.3% |
| 2007 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -9.2% |
| 2008 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +13.1% |
| 2009 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +12.3% |
| 2010 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -16.5% |
| 2011 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -2.7% |
| 2012 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -2.9% |
| 2013 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -6.6% |
| 2014 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -7.2% |
| 2015 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -3.5% |
| 2017 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -8.4% |
| 2018 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -6.8% |
| 2019 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +3.5% |
| 2020 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -10.1% |
| 2022 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +8.7% |
| 2023 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -2.0% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 0 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 64% of the median. (71 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 0 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 14% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
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 South Korea
More education data for South 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 secondary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp in South Korea?
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp in South Korea was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1972.
- What is the lowest teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2021.
- How does South Korea rank for teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp?
- South Korea ranks 179th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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Teachers in secondary 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.