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

Australia: 4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower was 77.57 in 2018. ▼ Falling

Latest (2018)
77.57
Change on year
down 0.6%
World rank
25th
of 53 countries
All-time high
89.67
in 2000
All-time low
77.57
in 2018
Years of data
7
2000–2018

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

0204060802000200920182000: 89.72003: 85.72006: 872009: 84.12012: 80.32015: 782018: 77.6

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Australia is 77.57, measured in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.

That represents a change of down 0.6% on the previous year and down 7.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Australia peaked at 89.67 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 77.57, in 2018.

Australia ranks 25th of 53 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 Australia, 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 mathematics (%) in Australia, 2000 to 2018.
Year Value Change
2000 89.67
2003 85.66 -4.5%
2006 87.03 +1.6%
2009 84.13 -3.3%
2012 80.33 -4.5%
2015 78.03 -2.9%
2018 77.57 -0.6%

Australia compared with similar countries

  • Australia's 77.57 is below the median for high income countries, which is 78.91, 98% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
  • Australia's 77.57 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 77.89, 100% of the median. (6 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 86.62 84.13 89.67 4
2010s 78.64 77.57 80.33 3

Countries ranked near Australia

  1. 22 France 78.74 compare
  2. 23 Russian Federation 78.36 compare
  3. 24 New Zealand 78.22 compare
  4. 26 Portugal 76.72 compare
  5. 27 Spain 75.31 compare
  6. 28 Slovakia 74.91 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 Australia?
4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Australia was 77.57 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 Australia?
The highest recorded value was 89.67 in 2000.
What is the lowest 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower recorded in Australia?
The lowest recorded value was 77.57 in 2018.
How does Australia rank for 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower?
Australia ranks 25th out of 53 countries with data for 2018.
Is 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower rising or falling in Australia?
Over the last ten years it is down 7.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Australia 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 mathematics (%). 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 mathematics (%)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
53 places, 330 data points, 2000–2019
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