4.1.2 Completion rate in upper secondary education (%) in Iceland
Iceland: 4.1.2 Completion rate in upper secondary education (%) was 67.3 in 2018. ▬ Flat
Latest (2018)
67.3
Change on year
up 0.4%
World rank
73rd
of 164 countries
All-time high
68
in 2000
All-time low
65
in 2009
Years of data
19
2000–2018
4.1.2 Completion rate in upper secondary education in Iceland, 2000–2018
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 4.1.2 completion rate in upper secondary education in Iceland is 67.3, measured in 2018.
The figure is up 0.4% on the previous year and up 2.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 4.1.2 completion rate in upper secondary education in Iceland peaked at 68 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 65, in 2009.
Iceland ranks 73rd of 164 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
4.1.2 Completion rate in upper secondary education (%) in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 68 | — |
| 2001 | 68 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 68 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 67 | -1.5% |
| 2004 | 67 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 66 | -1.5% |
| 2006 | 66 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 66 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 66 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 65 | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 66 | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 66 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 66 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 66 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 66 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 66 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 67 | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 67 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 67.3 | +0.4% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 67.3 is below the median for high income countries, which is 87.56, 77% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 67.3 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 87.5, 77% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 66.7 | 65 | 68 | 10 |
| 2010s | 66.37 | 66 | 67.3 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
More education data for Iceland
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.24 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 98.18 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 6,661 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 6,167 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 37,056 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 32,314 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.17 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 4.1.2 completion rate in upper secondary education in Iceland?
- 4.1.2 completion rate in upper secondary education in Iceland was 67.3 in 2018, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 4.1.2 completion rate in upper secondary education recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 68 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 4.1.2 completion rate in upper secondary education recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 65 in 2009.
- How does Iceland rank for 4.1.2 completion rate in upper secondary education?
- Iceland ranks 73rd out of 164 countries with data for 2018.
- Is 4.1.2 completion rate in upper secondary education rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 4.1.2 Completion rate in upper secondary education (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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