Korea - Tertiary Enrollment 2003
84.46%
+3.74pp from 2002
Korea's tertiary enrollment was 84.46% in 2003, increased +3.74pp from 80.72% in 2002. This was the 2nd highest globally.
Global Ranking - 2003▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Finland | 88.29% | 1.7% |
| 2nd | Korea | 84.46% | 4.6% |
| 3rd | Sweden | 80.49% | 7.7% |
| 4th | Macao SAR, China | 80.23% | 21.5% |
| 5th | Norway | 77.97% | 7.8% |
| 6th | Greece | 72.91% | 9.0% |
| 7th | Latvia | 71.03% | 4.8% |
| 8th | Lithuania | 69.63% | 10.4% |
| 9th | Slovenia | 69.60% | 4.4% |
| 10th | Russian Federation | 69.04% | 6.2% |
| 11th | Denmark | 68.17% | 6.1% |
| 12th | Spain | 65.53% | 2.8% |
| 13th | Estonia | 64.22% | 4.0% |
| 14th | Argentina | 64.03% | 3.7% |
| 15th | Belarus | 61.66% | 4.6% |
| 16th | United Kingdom | 61.46% | 0.5% |
| 17th | Poland | 60.62% | 1.8% |
| 18th | Ukraine | 60.26% | 6.4% |
| 19th | Iceland | 60.03% | 14.1% |
| 20th | Italy | 60.01% | 6.6% |
| 21st | Belgium | 59.61% | 2.6% |
| 22nd | Libya | 58.54% | 4.1% |
| 23rd | European Union | 57.96% | 4.1% |
| 24th | Ireland | 55.85% | 4.3% |
| 25th | Netherlands | 55.00% | 1.4% |
| 26th | Hungary | 54.63% | 15.4% |
| 27th | Israel | 54.52% | -0.7% |
| 28th | France | 52.32% | 4.1% |
| 29th | Georgia | 45.27% | 2.7% |
| 30th | Panama | 44.27% | 8.6% |
| 31st | Chile | 43.52% | 8.1% |
| 32nd | Switzerland | 43.05% | 7.7% |
| 33rd | Bulgaria | 42.85% | 3.4% |
| 34th | Croatia | 42.38% | 8.2% |
| 35th | Uruguay | 41.76% | 5.5% |
| 36th | Thailand | 41.16% | 2.6% |
| 37th | Serbia | 39.61% | 11.1% |
| 38th | Kyrgyz Republic | 39.49% | -6.5% |
| 39th | Czechia | 39.21% | 6.3% |
| 40th | Romania | 38.91% | 15.4% |
| 41st | Mongolia | 36.88% | 6.0% |
| 42nd | Jordan | 36.06% | 11.7% |
| 43rd | Armenia | 35.07% | 3.3% |
| 44th | Slovak Republic | 34.55% | 5.5% |
| 45th | Dominican Republic | 33.68% | - |
| 46th | Lebanon | 33.00% | -0.7% |
| 47th | Cuba | 32.57% | 18.8% |
| 48th | Hong Kong SAR, China | 32.22% | - |
| 49th | Cyprus | 31.96% | 27.3% |
| 50th | Malaysia | 31.26% | 8.1% |
| 51st | West Bank and Gaza | 31.26% | 13.7% |
| 52nd | Aruba | 30.38% | 6.3% |
| 53rd | Peru | 30.32% | 0.2% |
| 54th | Malta | 30.09% | 24.0% |
| 55th | Türkiye | 29.72% | 14.6% |
| 56th | North Macedonia | 27.82% | 3.8% |
| 57th | Philippines | 27.23% | -3.9% |
| 58th | Paraguay | 26.92% | -4.9% |
| 59th | Saudi Arabia | 26.62% | 6.0% |
| 60th | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 26.02% | -10.0% |
| 61st | Tunisia | 25.97% | 17.8% |
| 62nd | Bahrain | 25.12% | 30.5% |
| 63rd | Mexico | 23.05% | 3.3% |
| 64th | Liechtenstein | 20.75% | - |
| 65th | El Salvador | 20.58% | 4.3% |
| 66th | Cayman Islands | 19.81% | 3.1% |
| 67th | Kuwait | 19.59% | 1.6% |
| 68th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 19.41% | 6.2% |
| 69th | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 18.86% | 10.7% |
| 70th | Jamaica | 18.80% | 11.6% |
| 71st | Montenegro | 18.68% | 5.4% |
| 72nd | Tajikistan | 18.31% | 8.1% |
| 73rd | Algeria | 18.21% | 7.3% |
| 74th | Albania | 16.37% | -0.1% |
| 75th | Belize | 16.29% | -4.7% |
| 76th | Honduras | 15.89% | 23.5% |
| 77th | Indonesia | 15.77% | 7.4% |
| 78th | Mauritius | 15.76% | 4.2% |
| 79th | Qatar | 15.75% | -8.9% |
| 80th | Fiji | 14.77% | 36.8% |
| 81st | China | 14.51% | 22.9% |
| 82nd | Oman | 14.33% | - |
| 83rd | Brunei Darussalam | 14.26% | 1.0% |
| 84th | Uzbekistan | 13.84% | 0.7% |
| 85th | Syrian Arab Republic | 13.23% | 4.6% |
| 86th | Luxembourg | 12.06% | 3.7% |
| 87th | India | 11.06% | 4.7% |
| 88th | Morocco | 11.04% | 4.0% |
| 89th | Viet Nam | 9.92% | 3.8% |
| 90th | Nigeria | 9.28% | 60.0% |
| 91st | Botswana | 9.08% | 16.4% |
| 92nd | Andorra | 8.83% | 20.8% |
| 93rd | Yemen, Republic of | 8.78% | -4.4% |
| 94th | Trinidad and Tobago | 8.70% | 1.4% |
| 95th | Sudan | 8.66% | -7.0% |
| 96th | Gabon | 7.66% | 2.7% |
| 97th | Guyana | 7.18% | -39.8% |
| 98th | Tonga | 6.82% | 11.3% |
| 99th | Namibia | 6.39% | 5.6% |
| 100th | Bangladesh | 5.99% | 1.3% |
| 101st | Benin | 5.43% | 10.2% |
| 102nd | Cameroon | 5.22% | 1.2% |
| 103rd | Nepal | 4.91% | -1.5% |
| 104th | Vanuatu | 4.86% | -10.2% |
| 105th | Lao PDR | 4.80% | 18.2% |
| 106th | Cabo Verde | 4.45% | 18.2% |
| 107th | Congo, Republic of | 3.80% | 0.9% |
| 108th | Uganda | 3.78% | 6.6% |
| 109th | Comoros | 3.42% | 113.3% |
| 110th | Mauritania | 3.29% | 6.8% |
| 111th | Cambodia | 3.01% | 29.0% |
| 112th | Angola | 2.88% | 267.0% |
| 113th | Lesotho | 2.70% | 20.4% |
| 114th | Pakistan | 2.37% | 21.0% |
| 115th | Rwanda | 2.34% | 25.1% |
| 116th | Madagascar | 2.10% | 8.9% |
| 117th | Burkina Faso | 1.51% | 12.2% |
| 118th | Afghanistan | 1.37% | -38.0% |
| 119th | Djibouti | 1.14% | 22.0% |
| 120th | Chad | 0.94% | 15.4% |
| 121st | Mozambique | 0.93% | 36.1% |
| 122nd | Tanzania | 0.90% | 28.8% |
| 123rd | Niger | 0.83% | 38.1% |
| 124th | Malawi | 0.39% | 1.6% |
| 125th | Maldives | 0.21% | - |
FAQ
What was Korea's tertiary enrollment in 2003?▾
Korea's tertiary enrollment in 2003 was 84.46%. This ranked 2nd globally.
How did Korea's tertiary enrollment change in 2003?▾
Korea's tertiary enrollment increased by 4.6% in 2003 compared to 2002.
Which country had the highest tertiary enrollment in 2003?▾
Finland had the highest tertiary enrollment in 2003 at 88.29%.
What is the tertiary enrollment of Korea in 2003?▾
The tertiary enrollment of Korea in 2003 was 84.46%. This ranked 2nd globally.
How does 2003 compare to 2002 for Korea's tertiary enrollment?▾
Korea's tertiary enrollment went from 80.72% in 2002 to 84.46% in 2003, a 4.6% increase.
HistorySaid - pattern alert
Korea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2003. Historically: 768 occurrences, 546 successful (71%). Outcome 24 months later: 4.4%. View full analysis →
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