Primary Gross Enrollment Rate in Republic of Korea

Republic of Korea: Primary Gross Enrollment Rate was 100.87 in 2024. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2024)
100.87
Change on year
up 0.6%
World rank
100th
of 205 countries
All-time high
103.72
in 1983
All-time low
97
in 1989
Years of data
54
1971–2024

Primary Gross Enrollment Rate in Republic of Korea, 1971–2024

0255075100197119972024

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for primary gross enrollment rate in Republic of Korea is 100.87, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 0.6% on the previous year and up 1.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary gross enrollment rate in Republic of Korea peaked at 103.72 in 1983 and was at its lowest, 97, in 1989.

That places Republic of Korea 100th out of 205 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 101.29 99.24 102.72 9
1980s 100.82 97 103.72 10
1990s 101.02 98.3 103.15 10
2000s 100.08 98.79 101.34 10
2010s 99.94 98.62 101.15 10
2020s 99.6 98.61 100.87 5

Countries ranked near Republic of Korea

  1. 97 Samoa 101.04 compare
  2. 98 Ghana 100.97 compare
  3. 99 Slovenia 100.88 compare
  4. 101 Thailand 100.73 compare
  5. 102 Burundi 100.63 compare
  6. 103 Lithuania 100.53 compare

See the full ranking of 206 places β†’

More gender data for Republic of Korea

All data for Republic of Korea β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is primary gross enrollment rate in Republic of Korea?
Primary gross enrollment rate in Republic of Korea was 100.87 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest primary gross enrollment rate recorded in Republic of Korea?
The highest recorded value was 103.72 in 1983.
What is the lowest primary gross enrollment rate recorded in Republic of Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 97 in 1989.
How does Republic of Korea rank for primary gross enrollment rate?
Republic of Korea ranks 100th out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
Is primary gross enrollment rate rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Primary Gross Enrollment Rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Primary Gross Enrollment Rate
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
206 places, 8,760 data points, 1970–2025
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Gender-disaggregated data on educational outcomes.