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Korea, Dem. People's Rep.: School enrollment, primary (% gross)

In , Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 92.06.

That's down 9.0% from 2009, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2018 was 103.81 .

Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.PRM.ENRR) • Data as of 2018

Trend (2009–2018)

Korea, Dem. People's Rep. School enrollment, primary (% gross) trend

Highlights

Peak
101.16
Trough
92.06

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year School enrollment, primary (% gross)
92.0648
101.1568

About School enrollment, primary (% gross)

Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.

Indicator code: SE.PRM.ENRRCategory: Education

Frequently asked questions

What was Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2018?
In 2018, Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 92.06, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s School enrollment, primary (% gross) rising or falling?
Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s School enrollment, primary (% gross) fell 9.0% from 2009 to 2018.
How does Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s School enrollment, primary (% gross) compare to the world average?
The global average for School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2018 was 103.81, so Korea, Dem. People's Rep. is below the world average.
What is School enrollment, primary (% gross) and how is it measured?
Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.PRM.ENRR), CC BY 4.0.