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

Brazil: 4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower was 31.91 in 2018. ▲ Rising

Latest (2018)
31.91
Change on year
up 7.3%
World rank
49th
of 53 countries
All-time high
32.91
in 2012
All-time low
19.59
in 2000
Years of data
7
2000–2018

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

01020302000200920182000: 19.62003: 24.82006: 27.52009: 30.92012: 32.92015: 29.72018: 31.9

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Brazil is 31.91, measured in 2018.

That represents a change of up 7.3% on the previous year and up 3.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Brazil peaked at 32.91 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 19.59, in 2000.

Brazil ranks 49th of 53 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Brazil, 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 Brazil, 2000 to 2018.
Year Value Change
2000 19.59
2003 24.83 +26.7%
2006 27.48 +10.7%
2009 30.88 +12.4%
2012 32.91 +6.6%
2015 29.75 -9.6%
2018 31.91 +7.3%

Brazil compared with similar countries

  • Brazil's 31.91 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 40.67, 78% of the median. (11 countries reporting)
  • Brazil's 31.91 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 34.61, 92% of the median. (5 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 25.7 19.59 30.88 4
2010s 31.52 29.75 32.91 3

Countries ranked near Brazil

  1. 46 Jordan 40.67 compare
  2. 47 Iran, Islamic Republic of 37.14 compare
  3. 48 Colombia 34.61 compare
  4. 50 Argentina 31.03 compare
  5. 51 Indonesia 28.14 compare
  6. 52 Lebanon 26.79 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 Brazil?
4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Brazil was 31.91 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 Brazil?
The highest recorded value was 32.91 in 2012.
What is the lowest 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower recorded in Brazil?
The lowest recorded value was 19.59 in 2000.
How does Brazil rank for 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower?
Brazil ranks 49th 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 Brazil?
Over the last ten years it is up 3.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Brazil 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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