4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: 4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower was 82.7 in 2018. ▬ Flat
Latest (2018)
82.7
Change on year
up 0.7%
World rank
10th
of 52 countries
All-time high
87.1
in 2000
All-time low
80.98
in 2006
Years of data
7
2000–2018
4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in United Kingdom, 2000–2018
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in United Kingdom is 82.7, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of up 0.7% on the previous year and up 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in United Kingdom peaked at 87.1 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 80.98, in 2006.
That places United Kingdom 10th 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 United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 87.1 | — |
| 2003 | 85.1 | -2.3% |
| 2006 | 80.98 | -4.8% |
| 2009 | 81.56 | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 83.38 | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 82.12 | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 82.7 | +0.7% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 82.7 is above the median for high income countries, which is 78.91, 1.0× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 82.7 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 77.91, 1.1× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 83.69 | 80.98 | 87.1 | 4 |
| 2010s | 82.73 | 82.12 | 83.38 | 3 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in United Kingdom?
- 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in United Kingdom was 82.7 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 United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 87.1 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 80.98 in 2006.
- How does United Kingdom rank for 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower?
- United Kingdom ranks 10th 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 United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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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