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

Denmark: 4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower was 84 in 2018. ▬ Flat

Latest (2018)
84
Change on year
down 1.2%
World rank
8th
of 52 countries
All-time high
85.36
in 2012
All-time low
82.1
in 2000
Years of data
7
2000–2018

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

0204060802000200920182000: 82.12003: 83.52006: 842009: 84.82012: 85.42015: 852018: 84

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2018, 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Denmark stood at 84.

The figure is down 1.2% on the previous year and down 0.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Denmark peaked at 85.36 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 82.1, in 2000.

That places Denmark 8th out of 52 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.

4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Denmark, 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 Denmark, 2000 to 2018.
Year Value Change
2000 82.1
2003 83.48 +1.7%
2006 83.99 +0.6%
2009 84.78 +0.9%
2012 85.36 +0.7%
2015 85 -0.4%
2018 84 -1.2%

Denmark compared with similar countries

  • Denmark's 84 is above the median for high income countries, which is 78.91, 1.1× the median. (40 countries reporting)
  • Denmark's 84 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 77.91, 1.1× the median. (35 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 83.59 82.1 84.78 4
2010s 84.79 84 85.36 3

Countries ranked near Denmark

  1. 5 Canada 86.25 compare
  2. 6 Poland 85.32 compare
  3. 7 Korea 84.89 compare
  4. 9 Spain 83.76 compare
  5. 10 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 82.7 compare
  6. 11 Slovenia 82.12 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 Denmark?
4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Denmark was 84 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 Denmark?
The highest recorded value was 85.36 in 2012.
What is the lowest 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower recorded in Denmark?
The lowest recorded value was 82.1 in 2000.
How does Denmark rank for 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower?
Denmark ranks 8th 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 Denmark?
Over the last ten years it is down 0.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Denmark 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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