South Korea vs United Kingdom: 4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower

South Korea
84.89
in 2018
United Kingdom
82.7
in 2018
South Korea rank
7th
United Kingdom rank
10th

4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower over time

  • South Korea
  • United Kingdom
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How they compare

South Korea currently reports 84.89 against 82.7 in United Kingdom, a difference of 2.19.

Across all 7 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.

South Korea ranks 7th and United Kingdom ranks 10th of 52 countries.

South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade South Korea United Kingdom Difference Ahead
2000s 93.96 83.69 10.28 South Korea
2010s 87.86 82.73 5.13 South Korea

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower, South Korea or United Kingdom?
South Korea, at 84.89 against 82.7 in United Kingdom as of 2018.
What is the difference in 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower between South Korea and United Kingdom?
2.19, with South Korea ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and United Kingdom?
7 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2018.
How do South Korea and United Kingdom rank globally for 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower?
South Korea ranks 7th and United Kingdom ranks 10th of 52 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as 4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower secondary achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in reading (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower secondary achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in reading (%)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
52 places, 329 data points, 2000–2018
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