Historical chart and dataset showing South Korea literacy rate by year from 2008 to 2018.

North Korea: Female literacy rate, ages 15-24: The latest value from 2018 is 100 percent, unchanged from 100 percent in 2008. In comparison, the world average is 89.42 percent, based on data from 55 countries. Historically, the average for North Korea from 2008 to 2018 is 100 percent. The minimum value, 100 percent, was reached in 2008 while the maximum of 100 percent was recorded in 2008.

Adult literacy rate of Republic of Korea improved by 0.82% from 98.0 % in 2008 to 98.8 % in 2018. Since the 0.82% growth in 2018, adult literacy rate remained stable by 0.00% in 2018. Adult (15+) literacy rate (%). Total is the percentage of the population age 15 and above who can, with understanding, read and write a short, simple statement on their everyday life. Generally, ‘literacy’ also encompasses ‘numeracy’, the ability to make simple arithmetic calculations. This indicator is calculated by dividing the number of literates aged 15 years and over by the corresponding age group population and multiplying the result by 100.

North Korea KP: Literacy Rate: Adult Male: % of Males Aged 15 and Above data was reported at 99.999 % in 2008. North Korea KP: Literacy Rate: Adult Male: % of Males Aged 15 and Above data is updated yearly, averaging 99.999 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2008, with 1 observations. North Korea KP: Literacy Rate: Adult Male: % of Males Aged 15 and Above data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s North Korea – Table KP.World Bank: Education Statistics. Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.; ; UNESCO Institute for Statistics; Weighted average; Each economy is classified based on the classification of World Bank Group's fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018).

Adult literacy rate of Democratic People's Republic of Korea declined by 0.00% from 100.0 % in 2008 to 100.0 % in 2018. Since the 0.00% reduction in 2018, adult literacy rate remained stable by 0.00% in 2018. Adult (15+) literacy rate (%). Total is the percentage of the population age 15 and above who can, with understanding, read and write a short, simple statement on their everyday life. Generally, ‘literacy’ also encompasses ‘numeracy’, the ability to make simple arithmetic calculations. This indicator is calculated by dividing the number of literates aged 15 years and over by the corresponding age group population and multiplying the result by 100.

This statistic describes the media literacy rate in South Korea in 2016, by ability. In 2016, **** percent of the respondents were able to read text messages, while **** percent could download videos.

North Korea KP: Literacy Rate: Adult Female: % of Females Aged 15 and Above data was reported at 99.998 % in 2008. North Korea KP: Literacy Rate: Adult Female: % of Females Aged 15 and Above data is updated yearly, averaging 99.998 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2008, with 1 observations. North Korea KP: Literacy Rate: Adult Female: % of Females Aged 15 and Above data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s North Korea – Table KP.World Bank: Education Statistics. Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.; ; UNESCO Institute for Statistics; Weighted average; Each economy is classified based on the classification of World Bank Group's fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018).

North Korea KP: Literacy Rate: Youth Female: % of Females Aged 15-24 data was reported at 100.000 % in 2008. North Korea KP: Literacy Rate: Youth Female: % of Females Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 100.000 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2008, with 1 observations. North Korea KP: Literacy Rate: Youth Female: % of Females Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s North Korea – Table KP.World Bank: Education Statistics. Youth literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15-24 who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.; ; UNESCO Institute for Statistics; Weighted average; Each economy is classified based on the classification of World Bank Group's fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018).

North Korea: Literacy rate: The latest value from 2018 is 100 percent, unchanged from 100 percent in 2008. In comparison, the world average is 82.10 percent, based on data from 47 countries. Historically, the average for North Korea from 2008 to 2018 is 100 percent. The minimum value, 100 percent, was reached in 2008 while the maximum of 100 percent was recorded in 2008.

In 2024, South Korea scored *** points on the English Proficiency Index (EPI), which corresponds to a moderate English language proficiency level. According to the source, the capital city, Seoul, had the highest points in the EPI among other South Korean cities.

The statistic shows the total population of South Korea from 2020 to 2024, with projections up until 2030. In 2024, the total population of South Korea was about 51.75 million people. Population of South Korea South Korea, also called Republic of Korea, has one of the highest population densities worldwide, i.e. a very high number of inhabitants per square kilometer. However, this does not equal bad standard of living; on the Human Development Index, which ranks countries by their level of living standards using key factors, such as unemployment rate, literacy rate, fertility and mortality rates, etc., South Korea is among the highest-ranked countries. When looking at the aforementioned key factors, South Korea indeed seems to offer a fairly stable environment for its inhabitants, economically and demographically: The country’s unemployment rate has been relatively steady for the past decade, its gross domestic product (GDP) is constantly increasing, and it is among the countries with the highest trade surplus worldwide. As for standard of living, life expectancy at birth in South Korea is among the highest worldwide – South Korea is even mentioned in a recent ranking of the best birthplaces for children. Despite the high population density, South Korea is now one of the countries with the lowest fertility rates, i.e. the number of babies born by women of childbearing age. This apparent discrepancy could be explained by a high number of immigrants coupled with the aforementioned high life expectancy.

In 2022, nearly 53 percent of adults in South Korea aged between 25 and 64 years completed tertiary education, which was an increase compared to the previous year. Moreover, in the same year, around 70 percent of South Koreans aged between 25 and 34 years attained tertiary education, making it the highest percentage among all OECD countries.

ObjectiveThis study compared disparities between community health characteristics and health literacy levels for hypertension and diabetes by combining community-level characteristics, such as the local extinction index and healthcare resources, with individual-level characteristics based on the Andersen healthcare utilization model.MethodData obtained from the 2017, 2019, and 2021 Community Health Surveys, Korean Statistical Information Service, and National Health Insurance Service were analyzed. The analyses included spatial analysis, propensity score matching, and cross-analysis.ResultsTwenty-five extinction-risk regions (ERRs) were identified in 2017, 26 in 2019, and 29 in 2021, indicating a high risk of extinction and insufficient healthcare resources in non-metropolitan regions. Based on analyses of demographic changes and unmet medical needs at the individual level, we observed increased age and economic activity, decreased healthcare access, and lower education levels in ERRs compared to non-extinction-risk regions (NERRs). No significant differences were found between the regions regarding diagnosis or medication use concerning the health literacy gap for hypertension and diabetes. However, individuals in ERRs were significantly less likely than those in NERRs to be aware of such diseases or educated about their management.DiscussionGiven that healthcare services in ERRs focus on chronic disease management rather than prevention, we propose two directions to reduce health disparities in ERRs. First, the government should encourage cooperation with private healthcare organizations to ensure the provision of health education programs in vulnerable areas. Second, improvements in awareness and education regarding chronic disease management can be achieved through digital healthcare and telemedicine. This study identifies regional disparities in chronic disease prevention and management, providing a basis for policies to ensure healthier communities with health equity.

Democratic People's Republic of Korea adult illiteracy was 150 in 2015, down by 0.00% from 2008. Adult illiterate population. Total is the total number of adults over age 15 who cannot both read and write with understanding a short simple statement on their everyday life.

According to a survey conducted in South Korea in 2023, around ** percent of respondents stated that they had read more than one printed book within the last year. While the reading rate of printed books has decreased over the past decade, it is still ahead of other types of publications, such as e-books and audio books. The overall reading rate of all three types amounted to ** percent that year.

Corée, République de: Female literacy rate, ages 15-24: Pour cet indicateur, UNESCO fournit des données pour la Corée, République de de 2008 à 2018. La valeur moyenne pour Corée, République de pendant cette période était de 100 pour cent avec un minimum de 100 pour cent en 2008 et un maximum de 100 pour cent en 2008.

According to a survey conducted in South Korea in 2023, around **** percent of respondents stated that they had read an e-book in the previous year. This represents a slight increase from the previous year. The rate of reading e-books had dropped in 2015, but has been regaining some popularity since then.

Functional health literacy of the study participants (N = 95).

Corée, République de: Youth literacy rate, ages 15-24: Pour cet indicateur, UNESCO fournit des données pour la Corée, République de de 2008 à 2018. La valeur moyenne pour Corée, République de pendant cette période était de 100 pour cent avec un minimum de 100 pour cent en 2008 et un maximum de 100 pour cent en 2008.

Linguistic health literacy of the study participants (N = 95).