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

Italy: 4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower was 76.73 in 2018. ▬ Flat

Latest (2018)
76.73
Change on year
down 2.9%
World rank
25th
of 52 countries
All-time high
81
in 2000
All-time low
73.61
in 2006
Years of data
7
2000–2018

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

0204060802000200920182000: 812003: 76.12006: 73.62009: 792012: 80.52015: 792018: 76.7

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Italy is 76.73, measured in 2018.

The figure is down 2.9% on the previous year and down 2.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Italy peaked at 81 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 73.61, in 2006.

Italy ranks 25th of 52 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Italy, 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 Italy, 2000 to 2018.
Year Value Change
2000 81
2003 76.13 -6.0%
2006 73.61 -3.3%
2009 78.98 +7.3%
2012 80.5 +1.9%
2015 79.03 -1.8%
2018 76.73 -2.9%

Italy compared with similar countries

  • Italy's 76.73 is below the median for high income countries, which is 78.91, 97% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
  • Italy's 76.73 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 77.43 73.61 81 4
2010s 78.75 76.73 80.5 3

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 22 Croatia 78.42 compare
  2. 23 Russian Federation 77.91 compare
  3. 24 Latvia 77.56 compare
  4. 26 Austria 76.38 compare
  5. 27 Switzerland 76.37 compare
  6. 28 Netherlands 75.91 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 Italy?
4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Italy was 76.73 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 Italy?
The highest recorded value was 81 in 2000.
What is the lowest 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was 73.61 in 2006.
How does Italy rank for 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower?
Italy ranks 25th 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 Italy?
Over the last ten years it is down 2.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Italy 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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