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

Latest (2024)
0 units per US$ of GDP
Change on year
down 2.0%
World rank
179th
of 195 countries
All-time high
0 units per US$ of GDP
in 1972
All-time low
0 units per US$ of GDP
in 2021
Years of data
54
1971–2024

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

0000197119972024

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

Annual values for Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP in South 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 +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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 176 San Marino 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
  2. 177 Germany 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
  3. 178 Sweden 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
  4. 180 Denmark 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
  5. 181 Norway 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
  6. 182 United Kingdom 0 units per US$ of GDP compare

See the full ranking of 195 places →

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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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Indicator
Teachers in secondary 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
195 places, 5,016 data points, 1970–2025
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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.