South Korea: Trained teachers in primary education

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 South Korea

Trained teachers in primary education, percent of total

 Latest value 100.00
 Year 2022
 Measure percent
 Data availability 2000 - 2022
 Average 100.00
 Min - Max 100.00 - 100.00
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2022 is 100 percent, unchanged from 100 percent in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 88.21 percent, based on data from 76 countries. Historically, the average for South Korea from 2000 to 2022 is 100 percent. The minimum value, 100 percent, was reached in 2000 while the maximum of 100 percent was recorded in 2000. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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South Korea - Trained teachers in primary education - Recent values chart

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South Korea - Trained teachers in primary education - historical chart - 2000-2022




Trained teachers are those who have received the minimum professional training, before or on the job, necessary to teach in primary school.
Definition: Trained teachers in primary education are the percentage of primary school teachers who have received the minimum organized teacher training (pre-service or in-service) required for teaching in a given country.

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