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

Germany: 4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower was 78.9 in 2018. ▲ Rising

Latest (2018)
78.9
Change on year
down 4.7%
World rank
21st
of 53 countries
All-time high
82.81
in 2015
All-time low
73.75
in 2000
Years of data
7
2000–2018

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

0204060802000200920182000: 73.72003: 78.42006: 80.12009: 81.42012: 82.32015: 82.82018: 78.9

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

Germany recorded 78.9 for 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in 2018.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.7% on the previous year and down 3.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Germany peaked at 82.81 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 73.75, in 2000.

That places Germany 21st out of 53 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 Germany, 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 Germany, 2000 to 2018.
Year Value Change
2000 73.75
2003 78.4 +6.3%
2006 80.13 +2.2%
2009 81.38 +1.6%
2012 82.26 +1.1%
2015 82.81 +0.7%
2018 78.9 -4.7%

Germany compared with similar countries

  • Germany's 78.9 is below the median for high income countries, which is 78.91, 100% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
  • Germany's 78.9 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 78.91, 100% of the median. (34 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 78.41 73.75 81.38 4
2010s 81.32 78.9 82.81 3

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 18 Czechia 79.61 compare
  2. 19 Iceland 79.31 compare
  3. 20 Austria 78.92 compare
  4. 22 France 78.74 compare
  5. 23 Russian Federation 78.36 compare
  6. 24 New Zealand 78.22 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 Germany?
4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Germany was 78.9 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 Germany?
The highest recorded value was 82.81 in 2015.
What is the lowest 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 73.75 in 2000.
How does Germany rank for 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower?
Germany ranks 21st 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 Germany?
Over the last ten years it is down 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Germany 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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