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
4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Australia, 2001–2020
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More education data for Australia
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 105,469 (1999)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 2 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 64.2% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 17.7% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 5 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 99.61 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 99.6% (2024)
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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