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

Bulgaria: 4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower was 52.9 in 2018. ▬ Flat

Latest (2018)
52.9
Change on year
down 9.6%
World rank
44th
of 52 countries
All-time high
60.61
in 2012
All-time low
48.93
in 2006
Years of data
6
2000–2018

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

02040602000200920182000: 59.72006: 48.92009: 592012: 60.62015: 58.52018: 52.9

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

Bulgaria recorded 52.9 for 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in 2018.

The figure is down 9.6% on the previous year and down 10.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Bulgaria peaked at 60.61 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 48.93, in 2006.

That places Bulgaria 44th out of 52 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.

4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Bulgaria, 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 Bulgaria, 2000 to 2018.
Year Value Change
2000 59.7
2006 48.93 -18.0%
2009 59.01 +20.6%
2012 60.61 +2.7%
2015 58.53 -3.4%
2018 52.9 -9.6%

Bulgaria compared with similar countries

  • Bulgaria's 52.9 is below the median for high income countries, which is 78.91, 67% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
  • Bulgaria's 52.9 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 77.91, 68% of the median. (35 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 55.88 48.93 59.7 3
2010s 57.35 52.9 60.61 3

Countries ranked near Bulgaria

  1. 41 Uruguay 58.12 compare
  2. 42 Montenegro 55.58 compare
  3. 43 Mexico 55.31 compare
  4. 45 Colombia 50.1 compare
  5. 46 Brazil 50.05 compare
  6. 47 Qatar 49.1 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 Bulgaria?
4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Bulgaria was 52.9 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 Bulgaria?
The highest recorded value was 60.61 in 2012.
What is the lowest 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower recorded in Bulgaria?
The lowest recorded value was 48.93 in 2006.
How does Bulgaria rank for 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower?
Bulgaria ranks 44th 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 Bulgaria?
Over the last ten years it is down 10.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Bulgaria 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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