Theoretical duration of primary education in years in Austria

Austria: Theoretical duration of primary education in years was 4 in 2025. ▬ Flat

Latest (2025)
4
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
50th
of 73 countries
All-time high
4
in 1970
All-time low
4
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025

Theoretical duration of primary education in years in Austria, 1970–2025

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Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2025, theoretical duration of primary education in years in Austria stood at 4. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.

That represents a change of unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, theoretical duration of primary education in years in Austria peaked at 4 in 1970 and was at its lowest, 4, in 1970.

Austria ranks 50th of 73 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 4 4 4 10
1980s 4 4 4 10
1990s 4 4 4 10
2000s 4 4 4 10
2010s 4 4 4 10
2020s 4 4 4 6

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  15. 50 Uzbekistan 4 compare
  16. 50 Tajikistan 4 compare
  17. 50 Türkiye 4 compare
  18. 50 Belarus 4 compare
  19. 50 Hungary 4 compare
  20. 50 Poland 4 compare
  21. 50 Russia 4 compare
  22. 50 Serbia 4 compare
  23. 50 Moldova 4 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is theoretical duration of primary education in years in Austria?
Theoretical duration of primary education in years in Austria was 4 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest theoretical duration of primary education in years recorded in Austria?
The highest recorded value was 4 in 1970.
What is the lowest theoretical duration of primary education in years recorded in Austria?
The lowest recorded value was 4 in 1970.
How does Austria rank for theoretical duration of primary education in years?
Austria ranks 50th out of 73 countries with data for 2025.
Is theoretical duration of primary education in years rising or falling in Austria?
Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Austria data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Theoretical duration of primary education in years. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Theoretical duration of primary education in years
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
73 places, 4,058 data points, 1970–2025
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