4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Australia

Australia: 4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) was 82.05 in 2020. ▲ Rising

Latest (2020)
82.05
Change on year
down 1.7%
World rank
93rd
of 156 countries
All-time high
89.76
in 2016
All-time low
51.5
in 2002
Years of data
18
2001–2020

4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Australia, 2001–2020

0204060802001201020202001: 52.82002: 51.52003: 64.52004: 65.82005: 62.82006: 632007: 51.92008: 52.92009: 52.22010: 52.62013: 80.12014: 82.72015: 86.32016: 89.82017: 86.42018: 86.22019: 83.52020: 82

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Australia is 82.05, measured in 2020.

That represents a change of down 1.7% on the previous year and up 56.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Australia peaked at 89.76 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 51.5, in 2002.

Australia ranks 93rd of 156 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 18 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 57.48 51.5 65.76 9
2010s 80.93 52.57 89.76 8
2020s 82.05 82.05 82.05 1

Countries ranked near Australia

  1. 90 Azerbaijan 83.81 compare
  2. 91 Ecuador 83.71 compare
  3. 92 Guatemala 82.37 compare
  4. 94 Uruguay 81.67 compare
  5. 95 Albania 81.38 compare
  6. 96 Cape Verde 81.2 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Australia?
4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Australia was 82.05 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) recorded in Australia?
The highest recorded value was 89.76 in 2016.
What is the lowest 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) recorded in Australia?
The lowest recorded value was 51.5 in 2002.
How does Australia rank for 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the)?
Australia ranks 93rd out of 156 countries with data for 2020.
Is 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) rising or falling in Australia?
Over the last ten years it is up 56.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Australia data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the official primary entry age) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the official primary entry age) (%)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
156 places, 2,200 data points, 2000–2022
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