4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: 4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower was 80.77 in 2018. ▼ Falling
Latest (2018)
80.77
Change on year
up 3.4%
World rank
16th
of 53 countries
All-time high
88.42
in 2000
All-time low
78.13
in 2015
Years of data
7
2000–2018
4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in United Kingdom, 2000–2018
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 80.77 for 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in 2018.
That represents a change of up 3.4% on the previous year and up 1.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in United Kingdom peaked at 88.42 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 78.13, in 2015.
That places United Kingdom 16th 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 United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 88.42 | — |
| 2003 | 82.24 | -7.0% |
| 2006 | 80.25 | -2.4% |
| 2009 | 79.82 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 78.19 | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 78.13 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 80.77 | +3.4% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 80.77 is above the median for high income countries, which is 78.91, 1.0× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 80.77 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 78.91, 1.0× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 82.68 | 79.82 | 88.42 | 4 |
| 2010s | 79.03 | 78.13 | 80.77 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in United Kingdom?
- 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in United Kingdom was 80.77 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 United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 88.42 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 78.13 in 2015.
- How does United Kingdom rank for 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower?
- United Kingdom ranks 16th 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 United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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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