Share of population 15 years and older with no education in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Share of population 15 years and older with no education was 0.1 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
0.1
World rank
110th
of 111 countries
All-time high
78
in 1870
All-time low
0.1
in 2010
Years of data
31
1870–2020
Share of population 15 years and older with no education in United Kingdom, 1870–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of population 15 years and older with no education in United Kingdom is 0.1, measured in 2020. That is the lowest value across all 31 years on record.
That represents a change of unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of population 15 years and older with no education in United Kingdom peaked at 78 in 1870 and was at its lowest, 0.1, in 2010.
That places United Kingdom 110th out of 111 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of population 15 years and older with no education in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 78 | — |
| 1875 | 77 | -1.3% |
| 1880 | 73.3 | -4.8% |
| 1885 | 68 | -7.2% |
| 1890 | 58.8 | -13.5% |
| 1895 | 51.4 | -12.6% |
| 1900 | 43.2 | -16.0% |
| 1905 | 34.2 | -20.8% |
| 1910 | 26.8 | -21.6% |
| 1915 | 20.9 | -22.0% |
| 1920 | 15.6 | -25.4% |
| 1925 | 10.9 | -30.1% |
| 1930 | 7.1 | -34.9% |
| 1935 | 4.5 | -36.6% |
| 1940 | 3.2 | -28.9% |
| 1945 | 2.2 | -31.2% |
| 1950 | 2.6 | +18.2% |
| 1955 | 2.3 | -11.5% |
| 1960 | 2.1 | -8.7% |
| 1965 | 2.1 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 2.2 | +4.8% |
| 1975 | 2.3 | +4.5% |
| 1980 | 3.5 | +52.2% |
| 1985 | 3.4 | -2.9% |
| 1990 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 3.5 | +2.9% |
| 2000 | 3.6 | +2.9% |
| 2005 | 1.3 | -63.9% |
| 2010 | 0.1 | -92.3% |
| 2015 | 0.1 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 0.1 | +0.0% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 0.1 is below the median for high income countries, which is 1, 10% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 0.1 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.05, 10% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1870s | 77.5 | 77 | 78 | 2 |
| 1880s | 70.65 | 68 | 73.3 | 2 |
| 1890s | 55.1 | 51.4 | 58.8 | 2 |
| 1900s | 38.7 | 34.2 | 43.2 | 2 |
| 1910s | 23.85 | 20.9 | 26.8 | 2 |
| 1920s | 13.25 | 10.9 | 15.6 | 2 |
| 1930s | 5.8 | 4.5 | 7.1 | 2 |
| 1940s | 2.7 | 2.2 | 3.2 | 2 |
| 1950s | 2.45 | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2 |
| 1960s | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2 |
| 1970s | 2.25 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2 |
| 1980s | 3.45 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 2 |
| 1990s | 3.45 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 2 |
| 2000s | 2.45 | 1.3 | 3.6 | 2 |
| 2010s | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 2 |
| 2020s | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 1 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More education data for United Kingdom
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 99.73 (2018)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.93 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 388,714 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2012)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 830,495 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 790,556 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.40 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.86 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.0111 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of population 15 years and older with no education in United Kingdom?
- Share of population 15 years and older with no education in United Kingdom was 0.1 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of population 15 years and older with no education recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 78 in 1870.
- What is the lowest share of population 15 years and older with no education recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1 in 2010.
- How does United Kingdom rank for share of population 15 years and older with no education?
- United Kingdom ranks 110th out of 111 countries with data for 2020.
- Is share of population 15 years and older with no education rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of population 15 years and older with no education. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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