4.1.2 Completion rate in lower secondary education in Philippines
Philippines: 4.1.2 Completion rate in lower secondary education was 72.1 in 2020. ▲ Rising
4.1.2 Completion rate in lower secondary education in Philippines, 2000–2020
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2020, 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education in Philippines stood at 72.1.
That represents a change of up 0.1% on the previous year and up 1.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education in Philippines peaked at 81 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 61, in 2001.
Philippines ranks 102nd of 164 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 21 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 63.8 | 61 | 68 | 10 |
| 2010s | 71.6 | 66 | 81 | 10 |
| 2020s | 72.1 | 72.1 | 72.1 | 1 |
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More education data for Philippines
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 527,504 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 1 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 5 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 67.1% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 27.1% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 94.03 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 94.0% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education in Philippines?
- 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education in Philippines was 72.1 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 81 in 2018.
- What is the lowest 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 61 in 2001.
- How does Philippines rank for 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education?
- Philippines ranks 102nd out of 164 countries with data for 2020.
- Is 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Philippines 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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