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

Sweden: 4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower was 81.19 in 2018. ▼ Falling

Latest (2018)
81.19
Change on year
up 2.6%
World rank
14th
of 53 countries
All-time high
83.29
in 2000
All-time low
72.93
in 2012
Years of data
7
2000–2018

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

0204060802000200920182000: 83.32003: 82.72006: 81.72009: 78.92012: 72.92015: 79.22018: 81.2

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Sweden is 81.19, measured in 2018.

That represents a change of up 2.6% on the previous year and up 2.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Sweden peaked at 83.29 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 72.93, in 2012.

Sweden ranks 14th of 53 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Sweden, 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 Sweden, 2000 to 2018.
Year Value Change
2000 83.29
2003 82.73 -0.7%
2006 81.69 -1.3%
2009 78.92 -3.4%
2012 72.93 -7.6%
2015 79.16 +8.5%
2018 81.19 +2.6%

Sweden compared with similar countries

  • Sweden's 81.19 is above the median for high income countries, which is 78.91, 1.0× the median. (40 countries reporting)
  • Sweden's 81.19 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 78.91, 1.0× the median. (34 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 81.66 78.92 83.29 4
2010s 77.76 72.93 81.19 3

Countries ranked near Sweden

  1. 11 Slovenia 83.57 compare
  2. 12 Switzerland 83.17 compare
  3. 13 Latvia 82.68 compare
  4. 15 Norway 81.13 compare
  5. 16 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 80.77 compare
  6. 17 Belgium 80.34 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 Sweden?
4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in Sweden was 81.19 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 Sweden?
The highest recorded value was 83.29 in 2000.
What is the lowest 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower recorded in Sweden?
The lowest recorded value was 72.93 in 2012.
How does Sweden rank for 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower?
Sweden ranks 14th 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 Sweden?
Over the last ten years it is up 2.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Sweden 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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