Persistence to last grade of primary in Slovakia

Slovakia: Persistence to last grade of primary was 98.9% in 2016. ▬ Flat

Latest (2016)
98.9%
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
19th
of 99 countries
All-time high
99.0%
in 2014
All-time low
97.2%
in 2000
Years of data
8
2000–2016

Persistence to last grade of primary in Slovakia, 2000–2016

0204060801002000200820162000: 97.22010: 98.12011: 982012: 98.22013: 97.92014: 992015: 98.72016: 98.9

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

The most recent figure for persistence to last grade of primary in Slovakia is 98.9%, measured in 2016.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 0.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, persistence to last grade of primary in Slovakia peaked at 99.0% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 97.2%, in 2000.

That places Slovakia 19th out of 99 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the top quarter.

Persistence to last grade of primary in Slovakia, year by year

Annual values for Persistence to last grade of primary (% of cohort) in Slovakia, 2000 to 2016.
Year Value Change
2000 97.2%
2010 98.1% +0.9%
2011 98.0% -0.2%
2012 98.2% +0.3%
2013 97.9% -0.3%
2014 99.0% +1.1%
2015 98.7% -0.3%
2016 98.9% +0.2%

Slovakia compared with similar countries

  • Slovakia's 98.9% is above the median for high income countries, which is 98.6%, 1.0× the median. (30 countries reporting)
  • Slovakia's 98.9% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 98.8%, 1.0× the median. (34 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 97.2% 97.2% 97.2% 1
2010s 98.4% 97.9% 99.0% 7

Countries ranked near Slovakia

  1. 16 Norway 99.1% compare
  2. 17 Tajikistan 99.0% compare
  3. 18 Georgia 99.0% compare
  4. 20 Cyprus 98.8% compare
  5. 21 Ukraine 98.7% compare
  6. 22 Mexico 98.7% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is persistence to last grade of primary in Slovakia?
Persistence to last grade of primary in Slovakia was 98.9% in 2016, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest persistence to last grade of primary recorded in Slovakia?
The highest recorded value was 99.0% in 2014.
What is the lowest persistence to last grade of primary recorded in Slovakia?
The lowest recorded value was 97.2% in 2000.
How does Slovakia rank for persistence to last grade of primary?
Slovakia ranks 19th out of 99 countries with data for 2016.
Is persistence to last grade of primary rising or falling in Slovakia?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Slovakia data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Persistence to last grade of primary (% of cohort). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Persistence to last grade of primary (% of cohort)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
101 places, 750 data points, 1990–2018
Last refreshed