4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Australia
Australia: 4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower was 80.37 in 2018. ▼ Falling
4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Australia, 2000–2018
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Australia is 80.37, measured in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is down 1.9% on the previous year and down 6.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Australia peaked at 88.16 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 80.37, in 2018.
That places Australia 16th out of 52 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Australia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 87.6 | — |
| 2003 | 88.16 | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 86.6 | -1.8% |
| 2009 | 85.75 | -1.0% |
| 2012 | 85.81 | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 81.93 | -4.5% |
| 2018 | 80.37 | -1.9% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 80.37 is above the median for high income countries, which is 78.91, 1.0× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Australia's 80.37 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 80.37, 1.0× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 87.03 | 85.75 | 88.16 | 4 |
| 2010s | 82.7 | 80.37 | 85.81 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Australia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Australia?
- 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Australia was 80.37 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 Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 88.16 in 2003.
- What is the lowest 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 80.37 in 2018.
- How does Australia rank for 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower?
- Australia ranks 16th 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 Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Australia 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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