National Data Agency 2025 Elementary, Middle, and High School Private Education Expenditure Survey

Total private education expenditure decreased, but participating students' wallets became thinner

While the total amount and participation rate decreased for the first time in 5 years, the monthly average cost for students actually receiving private education increased

Total private education expenditure

27.5 trillion KRW

5.7%↓ compared to the previous year

Private education participation rate

75.7%

4.3%p↓ compared to the previous year

Monthly average per participating student

604,000 KRW

2.0%↑ compared to the previous year

Monthly average private education expenditure per participating student by school level