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

Israel: 4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower was 68.94 in 2018. ▲ Rising

Latest (2018)
68.94
Change on year
down 6.1%
World rank
35th
of 52 countries
All-time high
76.42
in 2012
All-time low
61.11
in 2006
Years of data
6
2000–2018

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

0204060802000200920182000: 66.92006: 61.12009: 73.52012: 76.42015: 73.42018: 68.9

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Israel is 68.94, measured in 2018.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.1% on the previous year and down 6.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Israel peaked at 76.42 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 61.11, in 2006.

That places Israel 35th 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 Israel, 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 Israel, 2000 to 2018.
Year Value Change
2000 66.9
2006 61.11 -8.6%
2009 73.45 +20.2%
2012 76.42 +4.0%
2015 73.41 -3.9%
2018 68.94 -6.1%

Israel compared with similar countries

  • Israel's 68.94 is below the median for high income countries, which is 78.91, 87% of the median. (40 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 67.16 61.11 73.45 3
2010s 72.92 68.94 76.42 3

Countries ranked near Israel

  1. 32 Iceland 73.64 compare
  2. 33 Luxembourg 70.71 compare
  3. 34 Greece 69.48 compare
  4. 36 Slovakia 68.59 compare
  5. 37 Chile 68.28 compare
  6. 38 Serbia 62.3 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 Israel?
4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Israel was 68.94 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 Israel?
The highest recorded value was 76.42 in 2012.
What is the lowest 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower recorded in Israel?
The lowest recorded value was 61.11 in 2006.
How does Israel rank for 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower?
Israel ranks 35th 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 Israel?
Over the last ten years it is down 6.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Israel 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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