4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Brazil
Brazil: 4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower was 50.05 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Latest (2018)
50.05
Change on year
up 2.1%
World rank
46th
of 52 countries
All-time high
50.81
in 2012
All-time low
44.3
in 2000
Years of data
7
2000–2018
4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Brazil, 2000–2018
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2018, 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Brazil stood at 50.05.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.1% on the previous year and down 0.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Brazil peaked at 50.81 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 44.3, in 2000.
Brazil ranks 46th 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 Brazil, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 44.3 | — |
| 2003 | 50 | +12.9% |
| 2006 | 44.5 | -11.0% |
| 2009 | 50.44 | +13.4% |
| 2012 | 50.81 | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 49.01 | -3.5% |
| 2018 | 50.05 | +2.1% |
Brazil compared with similar countries
- Brazil's 50.05 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 50.1, 100% of the median. (11 countries reporting)
- Brazil's 50.05 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 52.7, 95% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 47.31 | 44.3 | 50.44 | 4 |
| 2010s | 49.95 | 49.01 | 50.81 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
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- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,496 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 3,476 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0296 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Brazil?
- 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Brazil was 50.05 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 Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 50.81 in 2012.
- What is the lowest 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 44.3 in 2000.
- How does Brazil rank for 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower?
- Brazil ranks 46th 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 Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Brazil 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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