World population level education in South Korea
South Korea: World population level education was 19.84 million in 2100. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2100)
19.84 million
World rank
37th
of 200 countries
All-time high
26.42 million
in 2055
All-time low
204,300
in 1950
Years of data
31
1950–2100
World population level education in South Korea, 1950–2100
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
South Korea recorded 19.84 million for world population level education in 2100.
The figure is down 9.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, world population level education in South Korea peaked at 26.42 million in 2055 and was at its lowest, 204,300, in 1950.
That places South Korea 37th out of 200 countries with data for 2100, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
World population level education in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 204,300 | — |
| 1955 | 274,200 | +34.2% |
| 1960 | 416,400 | +51.9% |
| 1965 | 624,200 | +49.9% |
| 1970 | 871,800 | +39.7% |
| 1975 | 1.22 million | +40.4% |
| 1980 | 1.78 million | +45.5% |
| 1985 | 2.80 million | +57.0% |
| 1990 | 4.36 million | +56.1% |
| 1995 | 6.19 million | +41.8% |
| 2000 | 8.28 million | +33.9% |
| 2005 | 10.61 million | +28.1% |
| 2010 | 12.89 million | +21.4% |
| 2015 | 15.70 million | +21.8% |
| 2020 | 18.33 million | +16.8% |
| 2025 | 20.57 million | +12.2% |
| 2030 | 22.35 million | +8.6% |
| 2035 | 23.84 million | +6.7% |
| 2040 | 25.09 million | +5.2% |
| 2045 | 25.88 million | +3.2% |
| 2050 | 26.26 million | +1.5% |
| 2055 | 26.42 million | +0.6% |
| 2060 | 26.34 million | -0.3% |
| 2065 | 26.01 million | -1.3% |
| 2070 | 25.49 million | -2.0% |
| 2075 | 24.83 million | -2.6% |
| 2080 | 23.93 million | -3.6% |
| 2085 | 22.90 million | -4.3% |
| 2090 | 21.83 million | -4.6% |
| 2095 | 20.80 million | -4.7% |
| 2100 | 19.84 million | -4.6% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 19.84 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.96 million, 6.7× the median. (66 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 19.84 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.65 million, 5.4× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 239,250 | 204,300 | 274,200 | 2 |
| 1960s | 520,300 | 416,400 | 624,200 | 2 |
| 1970s | 1.05 million | 871,800 | 1.22 million | 2 |
| 1980s | 2.29 million | 1.78 million | 2.80 million | 2 |
| 1990s | 5.28 million | 4.36 million | 6.19 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 9.45 million | 8.28 million | 10.61 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 14.29 million | 12.89 million | 15.70 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 19.45 million | 18.33 million | 20.57 million | 2 |
| 2030s | 23.09 million | 22.35 million | 23.84 million | 2 |
| 2040s | 25.49 million | 25.09 million | 25.88 million | 2 |
| 2050s | 26.34 million | 26.26 million | 26.42 million | 2 |
| 2060s | 26.18 million | 26.01 million | 26.34 million | 2 |
| 2070s | 25.16 million | 24.83 million | 25.49 million | 2 |
| 2080s | 23.42 million | 22.90 million | 23.93 million | 2 |
| 2090s | 21.32 million | 20.80 million | 21.83 million | 2 |
| 2100s | 19.84 million | 19.84 million | 19.84 million | 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 world population level education in South Korea?
- World population level education in South Korea was 19.84 million in 2100, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest world population level education recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 26.42 million in 2055.
- What is the lowest world population level education recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 204,300 in 1950.
- How does South Korea rank for world population level education?
- South Korea ranks 37th out of 200 countries with data for 2100.
- Is world population level education rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of World population level education. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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