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

Netherlands: 4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower was 75.91 in 2018. ▼ Falling

Latest (2018)
75.91
Change on year
down 7.4%
World rank
28th
of 52 countries
All-time high
90.47
in 2000
All-time low
75.91
in 2018
Years of data
7
2000–2018

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

0204060801002000200920182000: 90.52003: 88.52006: 84.92009: 85.72012: 862015: 81.92018: 75.9

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Netherlands is 75.91, measured in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.

That represents a change of down 7.4% on the previous year and down 11.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Netherlands peaked at 90.47 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 75.91, in 2018.

That places Netherlands 28th 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 Netherlands, 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 Netherlands, 2000 to 2018.
Year Value Change
2000 90.47
2003 88.52 -2.2%
2006 84.88 -4.1%
2009 85.69 +0.9%
2012 86.01 +0.4%
2015 81.94 -4.7%
2018 75.91 -7.4%

Netherlands compared with similar countries

  • Netherlands's 75.91 is below the median for high income countries, which is 78.91, 96% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
  • Netherlands's 75.91 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 77.91, 97% of the median. (35 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 87.39 84.88 90.47 4
2010s 81.29 75.91 86.01 3

Countries ranked near Netherlands

  1. 25 Italy 76.73 compare
  2. 26 Austria 76.38 compare
  3. 27 Switzerland 76.37 compare
  4. 29 Lithuania 75.64 compare
  5. 30 Hungary 74.73 compare
  6. 31 Türkiye 73.87 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 Netherlands?
4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Netherlands was 75.91 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 Netherlands?
The highest recorded value was 90.47 in 2000.
What is the lowest 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower recorded in Netherlands?
The lowest recorded value was 75.91 in 2018.
How does Netherlands rank for 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower?
Netherlands ranks 28th 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 Netherlands?
Over the last ten years it is down 11.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Netherlands 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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