Sweden vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: 4.1.2 Completion rate in upper secondary education

Sweden
92.5
in 2020
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
92.1
in 2018
Sweden rank
18th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
21st

4.1.2 Completion rate in upper secondary education over time

  • Sweden
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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How they compare

Sweden currently reports 92.5 against 92.1 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 0.4.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 19 shared years of data; in 2000 it was United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.

Sweden ranks 18th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 21st of 164 countries.

Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Sweden United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Difference Ahead
2000s 87.9 84.6 3.3 Sweden
2010s 87.22 82.57 4.66 Sweden

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 4.1.2 completion rate in upper secondary education, Sweden or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Sweden, at 92.5 against 92.1 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2020.
What is the difference in 4.1.2 completion rate in upper secondary education between Sweden and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
0.4, with Sweden ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Sweden and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
19 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2018.
How do Sweden and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for 4.1.2 completion rate in upper secondary education?
Sweden ranks 18th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 21st of 164 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as 4.1.2 Completion rate in upper 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 upper secondary education (%)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
164 places, 3,229 data points, 2000–2021
Last refreshed