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

United States: 4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower was 72.89 in 2018. ▬ Flat

Latest (2018)
72.89
Change on year
up 3.2%
World rank
30th
of 53 countries
All-time high
76.94
in 2000
All-time low
70.62
in 2015
Years of data
7
2000–2018

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

0204060802000200920182000: 76.92003: 74.32006: 71.92009: 76.62012: 74.22015: 70.62018: 72.9

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in United States is 72.89, measured in 2018.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.2% on the previous year and down 4.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in United States peaked at 76.94 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 70.62, in 2015.

That places United States 30th 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 States, 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 United States, 2000 to 2018.
Year Value Change
2000 76.94
2003 74.29 -3.4%
2006 71.86 -3.3%
2009 76.61 +6.6%
2012 74.15 -3.2%
2015 70.62 -4.8%
2018 72.89 +3.2%

United States compared with similar countries

  • United States's 72.89 is below the median for high income countries, which is 78.91, 92% of the median. (40 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 74.92 71.86 76.94 4
2010s 72.56 70.62 74.15 3

Countries ranked near United States

  1. 27 Spain 75.31 compare
  2. 28 Slovakia 74.91 compare
  3. 29 Lithuania 74.36 compare
  4. 31 Luxembourg 72.78 compare
  5. 32 Croatia 68.84 compare
  6. 33 Hungary 67.83 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 United States?
4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in United States was 72.89 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 States?
The highest recorded value was 76.94 in 2000.
What is the lowest 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower recorded in United States?
The lowest recorded value was 70.62 in 2015.
How does United States rank for 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower?
United States ranks 30th 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 States?
Over the last ten years it is down 4.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this United States 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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