Number of adults with no formal education by region in South Korea
South Korea: Number of adults with no formal education by region was 12,800 people in 2100. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2100)
12,800 people
World rank
114th
of 200 countries
All-time high
7.10 million people
in 1950
All-time low
12,800 people
in 2100
Years of data
31
1950–2100
Number of adults with no formal education by region in South Korea, 1950–2100
Source: Wittgenstein Centre (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
In 2100, number of adults with no formal education by region in South Korea stood at 12,800 people. That is the lowest value across all 31 years on record.
That represents a change of down 40.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of adults with no formal education by region in South Korea peaked at 7.10 million people in 1950 and was at its lowest, 12,800 people, in 2100.
South Korea ranks 114th of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of adults with no formal education by region in South Korea, year by year
| Year | people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 7.10 million people | — |
| 1955 | 6.62 million people | -6.7% |
| 1960 | 6.40 million people | -3.3% |
| 1965 | 5.79 million people | -9.6% |
| 1970 | 5.26 million people | -9.1% |
| 1975 | 4.70 million people | -10.6% |
| 1980 | 4.06 million people | -13.6% |
| 1985 | 3.56 million people | -12.3% |
| 1990 | 3.09 million people | -13.3% |
| 1995 | 2.63 million people | -14.8% |
| 2000 | 2.20 million people | -16.5% |
| 2005 | 1.83 million people | -16.6% |
| 2010 | 1.52 million people | -16.9% |
| 2015 | 1.24 million people | -18.9% |
| 2020 | 979,500 people | -20.7% |
| 2025 | 719,900 people | -26.5% |
| 2030 | 500,900 people | -30.4% |
| 2035 | 331,200 people | -33.9% |
| 2040 | 214,700 people | -35.2% |
| 2045 | 143,200 people | -33.3% |
| 2050 | 102,700 people | -28.3% |
| 2055 | 79,600 people | -22.5% |
| 2060 | 65,300 people | -18.0% |
| 2065 | 55,000 people | -15.8% |
| 2070 | 46,700 people | -15.1% |
| 2075 | 39,400 people | -15.6% |
| 2080 | 32,800 people | -16.8% |
| 2085 | 26,800 people | -18.3% |
| 2090 | 21,400 people | -20.1% |
| 2095 | 16,800 people | -21.5% |
| 2100 | 12,800 people | -23.8% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 12,800 people is above the median for high income countries, which is 4,450 people, 2.9× the median. (66 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 12,800 people is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 19,300 people, 66% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 6.86 million people | 6.62 million people | 7.10 million people | 2 |
| 1960s | 6.10 million people | 5.79 million people | 6.40 million people | 2 |
| 1970s | 4.98 million people | 4.70 million people | 5.26 million people | 2 |
| 1980s | 3.81 million people | 3.56 million people | 4.06 million people | 2 |
| 1990s | 2.86 million people | 2.63 million people | 3.09 million people | 2 |
| 2000s | 2.01 million people | 1.83 million people | 2.20 million people | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.38 million people | 1.24 million people | 1.52 million people | 2 |
| 2020s | 849,700 people | 719,900 people | 979,500 people | 2 |
| 2030s | 416,050 people | 331,200 people | 500,900 people | 2 |
| 2040s | 178,950 people | 143,200 people | 214,700 people | 2 |
| 2050s | 91,150 people | 79,600 people | 102,700 people | 2 |
| 2060s | 60,150 people | 55,000 people | 65,300 people | 2 |
| 2070s | 43,050 people | 39,400 people | 46,700 people | 2 |
| 2080s | 29,800 people | 26,800 people | 32,800 people | 2 |
| 2090s | 19,100 people | 16,800 people | 21,400 people | 2 |
| 2100s | 12,800 people | 12,800 people | 12,800 people | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More education data for South Korea
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.79 (2022)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.94 (2024)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of adults with no formal education by region in South Korea?
- Number of adults with no formal education by region in South Korea was 12,800 people in 2100, according to Wittgenstein Centre (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of adults with no formal education by region recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 7.10 million people in 1950.
- What is the lowest number of adults with no formal education by region recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 12,800 people in 2100.
- How does South Korea rank for number of adults with no formal education by region?
- South Korea ranks 114th out of 200 countries with data for 2100.
- Is number of adults with no formal education by region rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 40.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Wittgenstein Centre (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of adults with no formal education by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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De facto population aged 15+ withno education in a country or region.