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

Denmark: 4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower was 85.43 in 2018. ▬ Flat

Latest (2018)
85.43
Change on year
down 1.2%
World rank
4th
of 53 countries
All-time high
86.43
in 2015
All-time low
82.95
in 2009
Years of data
7
2000–2018

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

0204060802000200920182000: 86.22003: 84.62006: 86.42009: 82.92012: 83.22015: 86.42018: 85.4

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Denmark is 85.43, measured in 2018.

The figure is down 1.2% on the previous year and up 3.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Denmark peaked at 86.43 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 82.95, in 2009.

That places Denmark 4th out of 53 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top 10%.

4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Denmark, 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 Denmark, 2000 to 2018.
Year Value Change
2000 86.17
2003 84.59 -1.8%
2006 86.37 +2.1%
2009 82.95 -4.0%
2012 83.16 +0.3%
2015 86.43 +3.9%
2018 85.43 -1.2%

Denmark compared with similar countries

  • Denmark's 85.43 is above the median for high income countries, which is 78.91, 1.1× the median. (40 countries reporting)
  • Denmark's 85.43 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 78.91, 1.1× the median. (34 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 85.02 82.95 86.37 4
2010s 85.01 83.16 86.43 3

Countries ranked near Denmark

  1. 1 Singapore 91.82 compare
  2. 2 Estonia 89.78 compare
  3. 3 Liechtenstein 85.92 compare
  4. 5 Poland 85.28 compare
  5. 6 Finland 85.02 compare
  6. 7 Korea 85 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 Denmark?
4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Denmark was 85.43 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 Denmark?
The highest recorded value was 86.43 in 2015.
What is the lowest 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower recorded in Denmark?
The lowest recorded value was 82.95 in 2009.
How does Denmark rank for 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower?
Denmark ranks 4th 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 Denmark?
Over the last ten years it is up 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Denmark 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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