Republic of Korea - Primary completion rate for primary education

95.4 (%) in 2018

In 2018, completion rate for primary education for Republic of Korea was 95.4 %. Though Republic of Korea completion rate for primary education fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to decrease through 1997 - 2018 period ending at 95.4 % in 2018.

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What is completion rate for primary education?

Primary completion rate. Total is the total number of new entrants in the last grade of primary education, regardless of age, expressed as percentage of the total population of the theoretical entrance age to the last grade of primary. This indicator is also known as "gross intake rate to the last grade of primary." The ratio can exceed 100% due to over-aged and under-aged children who enter primary school late/early and/or repeat grades.

What is Republic of Korea completion rate for primary education?