South Korea Tertiary Education Enrollment Rate
South Korea Tertiary Education Enrollment Rate published by World Bank, covering South Korea at annual frequency (1990–2024).
South Korea (2024)
111.9
% gross enrollment ratio
+5.1pp YoY
YoY Change
+5.1pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
25
years of data
Data
| Year | % gross enrollment ratio | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 111.9 | +5.1pp |
| 2023 | 106.7 | +3.9pp |
| 2022 | 102.8 | +2.5pp |
| 2021 | 100.4 | +3.5pp |
| 2020 | 96.9 | +2.9pp |
| 2019 | 94.0 | +0.7pp |
| 2018 | 93.3 | -0.4pp |
| 2017 | 93.7 | +0.1pp |
| 2016 | 93.7 | -0.3pp |
| 2015 | 94.0 | -0.5pp |
| 2014 | 94.4 | -1.9pp |
| 2013 | 96.3 | -1.9pp |
| 2012 | 98.3 | -2.5pp |
| 2011 | 100.8 | -0.9pp |
| 2010 | 101.7 | -1.0pp |
| 2009 | 102.7 | -0.5pp |
| 2008 | 103.1 | +0.2pp |
| 2007 | 102.9 | +3.0pp |
| 2006 | 99.9 | +4.6pp |
| 2005 | 95.4 | n/a |
About this Dataset
South Korea recorded 111.9 % gross enrollment ratio in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was +5.1pp. The historical series (1990–2024) shows a peak of 111.9 in 2024 and a trough of 74.7 in 2000.
Data sourced from World Bank Open Data API. Values use World Bank standardised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks south korea tertiary education enrollment rate in South Korea, published by World Bank. Data covers 1990–2024 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2024. World Bank typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 111.9 % gross enrollment ratio in 2024 and reached its lowest recorded value of 74.7 in 2000. The latest reading of 111.9 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of +5.1pp.