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

Austria: 4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower was 76.38 in 2018. ▼ Falling

Latest (2018)
76.38
Change on year
down 1.4%
World rank
26th
of 52 countries
All-time high
85.3
in 2000
All-time low
72.42
in 2009
Years of data
7
2000–2018

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

0204060802000200920182000: 85.32003: 79.32006: 78.52009: 72.42012: 80.52015: 77.52018: 76.4

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2018, 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Austria stood at 76.38.

The figure is down 1.4% on the previous year and up 5.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Austria peaked at 85.3 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 72.42, in 2009.

That places Austria 26th 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 Austria, 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 Austria, 2000 to 2018.
Year Value Change
2000 85.3
2003 79.3 -7.0%
2006 78.48 -1.0%
2009 72.42 -7.7%
2012 80.51 +11.2%
2015 77.46 -3.8%
2018 76.38 -1.4%

Austria compared with similar countries

  • Austria's 76.38 is below the median for high income countries, which is 78.91, 97% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
  • Austria's 76.38 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 77.91, 98% of the median. (35 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 78.88 72.42 85.3 4
2010s 78.12 76.38 80.51 3

Countries ranked near Austria

  1. 23 Russian Federation 77.91 compare
  2. 24 Latvia 77.56 compare
  3. 25 Italy 76.73 compare
  4. 27 Switzerland 76.37 compare
  5. 28 Netherlands 75.91 compare
  6. 29 Lithuania 75.64 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 Austria?
4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Austria was 76.38 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 Austria?
The highest recorded value was 85.3 in 2000.
What is the lowest 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower recorded in Austria?
The lowest recorded value was 72.42 in 2009.
How does Austria rank for 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower?
Austria ranks 26th 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 Austria?
Over the last ten years it is up 5.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Austria 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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