Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate in Republic of Korea

Republic of Korea: Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate was 91.78 in 2020. β—† Volatile

Latest (2020)
91.78
Change on year
down 0.5%
World rank
55th
of 197 countries
All-time high
96.64
in 2016
All-time low
2.47
in 1971
Years of data
34
1971–2020

Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate in Republic of Korea, 1971–2020

0204060801001971199520201971: 2.51972: 2.51973: 2.51974: 2.91975: 3.11976: 3.61977: 4.21978: 4.71979: 5.31980: 6.51981: 7.71982: 18.61983: 21.21984: 26.81985: 33.51986: 41.61987: 46.61988: 51.81989: 53.11990: 55.51991: 58.51992: 63.91993: 72.41994: 79.31995: 86.21996: 86.52013: 92.82014: 92.72015: 942016: 96.62017: 952018: 93.52019: 92.22020: 91.8

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 52 Jamaica 92.36 compare
  2. 53 Luxembourg 92.2 compare
  3. 54 Netherlands 91.95 compare
  4. 56 New Zealand 91.68 compare
  5. 57 Hungary 90.84 compare
  6. 58 Republic of Moldova 90.33 compare

See the full ranking of 198 places β†’

More gender data for Republic of Korea

All data for Republic of Korea β†’

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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Indicator
Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
198 places, 6,144 data points, 1970–2022
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