Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate was 91.78 in 2020. β Volatile
Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate in Republic of Korea, 1971β2020
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for preprimary gross enrollment rate in Republic of Korea is 91.78, measured in 2020.
The figure is down 0.5% on the previous year and down 1.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, preprimary gross enrollment rate in Republic of Korea peaked at 96.64 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 2.47, in 1971.
That places Republic of Korea 55th out of 197 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.47 | 2.47 | 5.31 | 9 |
| 1980s | 30.74 | 6.52 | 53.11 | 10 |
| 1990s | 71.76 | 55.45 | 86.5 | 7 |
| 2010s | 93.84 | 92.24 | 96.64 | 7 |
| 2020s | 91.78 | 91.78 | 91.78 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 52 Jamaica 92.36 compare
- 53 Luxembourg 92.2 compare
- 54 Netherlands 91.95 compare
- 56 New Zealand 91.68 compare
- 57 Hungary 90.84 compare
- 58 Republic of Moldova 90.33 compare
More gender data for Republic of Korea
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 4,318 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -3.79 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 119,025 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 125,732 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 116,471 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 122,813 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 119,098 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 125,514 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 124,678 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 131,322 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is preprimary gross enrollment rate in Republic of Korea?
- Preprimary gross enrollment rate in Republic of Korea was 91.78 in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest preprimary gross enrollment rate recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 96.64 in 2016.
- What is the lowest preprimary gross enrollment rate recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.47 in 1971.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for preprimary gross enrollment rate?
- Republic of Korea ranks 55th out of 197 countries with data for 2020.
- Is preprimary gross enrollment rate rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gender-disaggregated data on educational outcomes.