4.1.2 Completion rate in upper secondary education in Philippines

Philippines: 4.1.2 Completion rate in upper secondary education was 70.7 in 2020. ▲ Rising

Latest (2020)
70.7
Change on year
up 1.0%
World rank
68th
of 164 countries
All-time high
78
in 2018
All-time low
60
in 2000
Years of data
21
2000–2020

4.1.2 Completion rate in upper secondary education in Philippines, 2000–2020

0204060802000201020202000: 602001: 612002: 612003: 602004: 602005: 622006: 622007: 622008: 642009: 642010: 662011: 662012: 662013: 672014: 682015: 692016: 692017: 742018: 782019: 702020: 70.7

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for 4.1.2 completion rate in upper secondary education in Philippines is 70.7, measured in 2020.

The figure is up 1.0% on the previous year and up 7.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 4.1.2 completion rate in upper secondary education in Philippines peaked at 78 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 60, in 2000.

Philippines ranks 68th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 61.6 60 64 10
2010s 69.3 66 78 10
2020s 70.7 70.7 70.7 1

Countries ranked near Philippines

  1. 65 Colombia 73.55 compare
  2. 66 Ecuador 73.24 compare
  3. 67 Brazil 71.02 compare
  4. 68 Cuba 70.7 compare
  5. 70 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 70.07 compare
  6. 71 Spain 69.4 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is 4.1.2 completion rate in upper secondary education in Philippines?
4.1.2 completion rate in upper secondary education in Philippines was 70.7 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest 4.1.2 completion rate in upper secondary education recorded in Philippines?
The highest recorded value was 78 in 2018.
What is the lowest 4.1.2 completion rate in upper secondary education recorded in Philippines?
The lowest recorded value was 60 in 2000.
How does Philippines rank for 4.1.2 completion rate in upper secondary education?
Philippines ranks 68th out of 164 countries with data for 2020.
Is 4.1.2 completion rate in upper secondary education rising or falling in Philippines?
Over the last ten years it is up 7.1%. 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 upper secondary education (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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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
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