4.1.2 Completion rate in lower secondary education (%) in Estonia
Estonia: 4.1.2 Completion rate in lower secondary education (%) was 97.2 in 2020. ▬ Flat
Latest (2020)
97.2
Change on year
down 1.8%
World rank
42nd
of 164 countries
All-time high
99
in 2012
All-time low
96
in 2008
Years of data
21
2000–2020
4.1.2 Completion rate in lower secondary education in Estonia, 2000–2020
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education in Estonia is 97.2, measured in 2020.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.8% on the previous year and up 0.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education in Estonia peaked at 99 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 96, in 2008.
That places Estonia 42nd out of 164 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
4.1.2 Completion rate in lower secondary education (%) in Estonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 97 | — |
| 2001 | 97 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 97 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 97 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 97 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 97 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 97 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 97 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 96 | -1.0% |
| 2009 | 97 | +1.0% |
| 2010 | 97 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 98 | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 99 | +1.0% |
| 2013 | 98 | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 99 | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 99 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 99 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 99 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 99 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 99 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 97.2 | -1.8% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 97.2 is below the median for high income countries, which is 98.6, 99% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 97.2 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 98.35, 99% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 96.9 | 96 | 97 | 10 |
| 2010s | 98.6 | 97 | 99 | 10 |
| 2020s | 97.2 | 97.2 | 97.2 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
More education data for Estonia
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 96.57 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 96.61 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 9,391 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 706 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 27,252 (2012)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 25,046 (2012)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 103,245 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 89,246 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.17 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education in Estonia?
- 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education in Estonia was 97.2 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 99 in 2012.
- What is the lowest 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 96 in 2008.
- How does Estonia rank for 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education?
- Estonia ranks 42nd out of 164 countries with data for 2020.
- Is 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Estonia 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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