4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Argentina

Argentina: 4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower was 47.88 in 2018. ▼ Falling

Latest (2018)
47.88
World rank
48th
of 52 countries
All-time high
56.1
in 2000
All-time low
42.14
in 2006
Years of data
5
2000–2018

4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Argentina, 2000–2018

02040602000200920182000: 56.12006: 42.12009: 48.42012: 46.42018: 47.9

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Argentina is 47.88, measured in 2018.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Argentina peaked at 56.1 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 42.14, in 2006.

Argentina ranks 48th of 52 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Argentina, year by year

Annual values for 4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower secondary achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in reading (%) in Argentina, 2000 to 2018.
Year Value Change
2000 56.1
2006 42.14 -24.9%
2009 48.42 +14.9%
2012 46.44 -4.1%
2018 47.88 +3.1%

Argentina compared with similar countries

  • Argentina's 47.88 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 50.1, 96% of the median. (11 countries reporting)
  • Argentina's 47.88 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 52.7, 91% of the median. (6 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 48.89 42.14 56.1 3
2010s 47.16 46.44 47.88 2

Countries ranked near Argentina

  1. 45 Colombia 50.1 compare
  2. 46 Brazil 50.05 compare
  3. 47 Qatar 49.1 compare
  4. 49 Albania 47.76 compare
  5. 50 Thailand 40.45 compare
  6. 51 Indonesia 30.09 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Argentina?
4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Argentina was 47.88 in 2018, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower recorded in Argentina?
The highest recorded value was 56.1 in 2000.
What is the lowest 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower recorded in Argentina?
The lowest recorded value was 42.14 in 2006.
How does Argentina rank for 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower?
Argentina ranks 48th out of 52 countries with data for 2018.
Is 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower rising or falling in Argentina?
Over the last ten years it is down 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Argentina data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 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 updates them automatically from the source API.

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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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