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

Sweden: 4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower was 81.61 in 2018. ▼ Falling

Latest (2018)
81.61
Change on year
up 0.0%
World rank
12th
of 52 countries
All-time high
87.5
in 2000
All-time low
77.28
in 2012
Years of data
7
2000–2018

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

0204060802000200920182000: 87.52003: 86.72006: 84.72009: 82.62012: 77.32015: 81.62018: 81.6

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Sweden is 81.61, measured in 2018.

That represents a change of down 1.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Sweden peaked at 87.5 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 77.28, in 2012.

That places Sweden 12th 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 Sweden, 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 Sweden, 2000 to 2018.
Year Value Change
2000 87.5
2003 86.73 -0.9%
2006 84.73 -2.3%
2009 82.56 -2.6%
2012 77.28 -6.4%
2015 81.57 +5.6%
2018 81.61 +0.0%

Sweden compared with similar countries

  • Sweden's 81.61 is above the median for high income countries, which is 78.91, 1.0× the median. (40 countries reporting)
  • Sweden's 81.61 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 77.91, 1.0× the median. (35 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 85.38 82.56 87.5 4
2010s 80.15 77.28 81.61 3

Countries ranked near Sweden

  1. 9 Spain 83.76 compare
  2. 10 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 82.7 compare
  3. 11 Slovenia 82.12 compare
  4. 13 New Zealand 81.04 compare
  5. 14 United States of America 80.73 compare
  6. 15 Norway 80.71 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 Sweden?
4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Sweden was 81.61 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 Sweden?
The highest recorded value was 87.5 in 2000.
What is the lowest 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower recorded in Sweden?
The lowest recorded value was 77.28 in 2012.
How does Sweden rank for 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower?
Sweden ranks 12th 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 Sweden?
Over the last ten years it is down 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Sweden 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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