4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in United States
United States: 4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower was 80.73 in 2018. ▬ Flat
Latest (2018)
80.73
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
14th
of 52 countries
All-time high
83.4
in 2012
All-time low
80.61
in 2003
Years of data
6
2000–2018
4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in United States, 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 States is 80.73, measured in 2018.
The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and down 2.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in United States peaked at 83.4 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 80.61, in 2003.
That places United States 14th 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 United States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 82.1 | — |
| 2003 | 80.61 | -1.8% |
| 2009 | 82.38 | +2.2% |
| 2012 | 83.4 | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 81.01 | -2.9% |
| 2018 | 80.73 | -0.3% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 80.73 is above the median for high income countries, which is 78.91, 1.0× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 81.7 | 80.61 | 82.38 | 3 |
| 2010s | 81.71 | 80.73 | 83.4 | 3 |
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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 States?
- 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in United States was 80.73 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 United States?
- The highest recorded value was 83.4 in 2012.
- What is the lowest 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 80.61 in 2003.
- How does United States rank for 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower?
- United States ranks 14th 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 States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this United States 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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