4.1.2 Completion rate in lower secondary education (%) in Belgium
Belgium: 4.1.2 Completion rate in lower secondary education (%) was 90.8 in 2020. ▬ Flat
Latest (2020)
90.8
Change on year
down 1.3%
World rank
70th
of 164 countries
All-time high
94
in 2016
All-time low
81
in 2011
Years of data
21
2000–2020
4.1.2 Completion rate in lower secondary education in Belgium, 2000–2020
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education in Belgium is 90.8, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of down 1.3% on the previous year and up 10.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education in Belgium peaked at 94 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 81, in 2011.
Belgium ranks 70th of 164 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
4.1.2 Completion rate in lower secondary education (%) in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 91 | — |
| 2001 | 90 | -1.1% |
| 2002 | 90 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 90 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 90 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 90 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 86 | -4.4% |
| 2007 | 86 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 84 | -2.3% |
| 2009 | 86 | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 82 | -4.7% |
| 2011 | 81 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 82 | +1.2% |
| 2013 | 82 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 92 | +12.2% |
| 2015 | 92 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 94 | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 94 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 94 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 92 | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 90.8 | -1.3% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 90.8 is below the median for high income countries, which is 98.6, 92% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 90.8 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 98.35, 92% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 88.3 | 84 | 91 | 10 |
| 2010s | 88.5 | 81 | 94 | 10 |
| 2020s | 90.8 | 90.8 | 90.8 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
More education data for Belgium
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.32 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 98.34 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 137,795 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 17,384 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 221,494 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 210,503 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.18 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 814,388 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.1356 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education in Belgium?
- 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education in Belgium was 90.8 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 94 in 2016.
- What is the lowest 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 81 in 2011.
- How does Belgium rank for 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education?
- Belgium ranks 70th out of 164 countries with data for 2020.
- Is 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 4.1.2 Completion rate in lower secondary education (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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