Italy vs United States of America: 4.1.2 Completion rate in lower secondary education

Italy
99.4
in 2020
United States of America
98.9
in 2020
Italy rank
19th
United States of America rank
22nd

4.1.2 Completion rate in lower secondary education over time

  • Italy
  • United States of America
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How they compare

Italy currently reports 99.4 against 98.9 in United States of America, a difference of 0.5.

The two have swapped places 6 times across 21 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Italy ahead.

Italy ranks 19th and United States of America ranks 22nd of 164 countries.

Italy has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Italy United States of America Difference Ahead
2000s 97.8 97.3 0.5 Italy
2010s 99 98.8 0.2 Italy
2020s 99.4 98.9 0.5 Italy

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education, Italy or United States of America?
Italy, at 99.4 against 98.9 in United States of America as of 2020.
What is the difference in 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education between Italy and United States of America?
0.5, with Italy ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Italy and United States of America?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Italy and United States of America rank globally for 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education?
Italy ranks 19th and United States of America ranks 22nd of 164 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as 4.1.2 Completion rate in lower secondary education (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
4.1.2 Completion rate in lower secondary education (%)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
164 places, 3,228 data points, 2000–2021
Last refreshed