Average number of completed years in formal education, aged 17-24 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Average number of completed years in formal education, aged 17-24 was 11.21 in 2016. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2016)
11.21
Change on year
down 2.4%
World rank
24th
of 90 countries
All-time high
12.51
in 2012
All-time low
0
in 1992
Years of data
14
1992–2016

Average number of completed years in formal education, aged 17-24 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1992–2016

0510151992200420161992: 01993: 01994: 02005: 12.52006: 12.42008: 12.12009: 122010: 12.22011: 12.42012: 12.52013: 12.52014: 11.42015: 11.52016: 11.2

Source: World Bank.

Analysis

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland recorded 11.21 for average number of completed years in formal education, aged 17-24 in 2016.

That represents a change of down 2.4% on the previous year and down 9.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, average number of completed years in formal education, aged 17-24 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 12.51 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1992.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 24th of 90 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Average number of completed years in formal education, aged 17-24 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Average number of completed years in formal education, aged 17-24 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1992 to 2016.
Year Value Change
1992 0
1993 0
1994 0
2005 12.5
2006 12.44 -0.4%
2008 12.1 -2.7%
2009 11.97 -1.1%
2010 12.21 +2.0%
2011 12.41 +1.6%
2012 12.51 +0.8%
2013 12.47 -0.3%
2014 11.4 -8.6%
2015 11.5 +0.8%
2016 11.21 -2.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0 0 0 3
2000s 12.25 11.97 12.5 4
2010s 11.96 11.21 12.51 7

Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

  1. 21 Serbia 11.25 compare
  2. 22 Palestine, State of 11.23 compare
  3. 23 Belarus 11.23 compare
  4. 25 North Macedonia 11.02 compare
  5. 26 Sri Lanka 10.98 compare
  6. 27 Paraguay 10.98 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is average number of completed years in formal education, aged 17-24 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Average number of completed years in formal education, aged 17-24 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 11.21 in 2016, according to the World Bank.
What is the highest average number of completed years in formal education, aged 17-24 recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 12.51 in 2012.
What is the lowest average number of completed years in formal education, aged 17-24 recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1992.
How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for average number of completed years in formal education, aged 17-24?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 24th out of 90 countries with data for 2016.
Is average number of completed years in formal education, aged 17-24 rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is down 9.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland data come from?
The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Average number of completed years in formal education, aged 17-24. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Average number of completed years in formal education, aged 17-24
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
90 places, 1,228 data points, 1970–2021
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