Barro-Lee: Percentage of population age 15-19 with primary schooling. in Argentina

Argentina: Barro-Lee: Percentage of population age 15-19 with primary schooling. was 2.9% in 2010. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2010)
2.9%
World rank
64th
of 144 countries
All-time high
35.0%
in 1960
All-time low
2.6%
in 2005
Years of data
11
1960–2010

Barro-Lee: Percentage of population age 15-19 with primary schooling. in Argentina, 1960–2010

0102030401960198520101960: 351965: 34.91970: 30.21975: 23.71980: 21.71985: 12.91990: 9.81995: 7.82000: 4.72005: 2.62010: 2.9

Source: World Bank.

Analysis

In 2010, barro-lee: percentage of population age 15-19 with primary schooling. in Argentina stood at 2.9%.

That represents a change of down 38.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, barro-lee: percentage of population age 15-19 with primary schooling. in Argentina peaked at 35.0% in 1960 and was at its lowest, 2.6%, in 2005.

That places Argentina 64th out of 144 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Barro-Lee: Percentage of population age 15-19 with primary schooling. in Argentina, year by year

Annual values for Barro-Lee: Percentage of population age 15-19 with primary schooling. Incomplete primary in Argentina, 1960 to 2010.
Year Value Change
1960 35.0%
1965 34.9% -0.4%
1970 30.2% -13.5%
1975 23.7% -21.5%
1980 21.7% -8.4%
1985 12.9% -40.5%
1990 9.8% -24.1%
1995 7.8% -20.4%
2000 4.7% -39.9%
2005 2.6% -44.3%
2010 2.9% +11.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 35.0% 34.9% 35.0% 2
1970s 26.9% 23.7% 30.2% 2
1980s 17.3% 12.9% 21.7% 2
1990s 8.8% 7.8% 9.8% 2
2000s 3.7% 2.6% 4.7% 2
2010s 2.9% 2.9% 2.9% 1

Countries ranked near Argentina

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  2. 62 Ghana 3.3% compare
  3. 63 Belgium 3.3% compare
  4. 65 Gabon 2.9% compare
  5. 66 Mauritius 2.8% compare
  6. 67 Uruguay 2.8% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is barro-lee: percentage of population age 15-19 with primary schooling. in Argentina?
Barro-lee: percentage of population age 15-19 with primary schooling. in Argentina was 2.9% in 2010, according to the World Bank.
What is the highest barro-lee: percentage of population age 15-19 with primary schooling. recorded in Argentina?
The highest recorded value was 35.0% in 1960.
What is the lowest barro-lee: percentage of population age 15-19 with primary schooling. recorded in Argentina?
The lowest recorded value was 2.6% in 2005.
How does Argentina rank for barro-lee: percentage of population age 15-19 with primary schooling.?
Argentina ranks 64th out of 144 countries with data for 2010.
Is barro-lee: percentage of population age 15-19 with primary schooling. rising or falling in Argentina?
Over the last ten years it is down 38.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Argentina data come from?
The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Barro-Lee: Percentage of population age 15-19 with primary schooling. Incomplete primary. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Barro-Lee: Percentage of population age 15-19 with primary schooling. Incomplete primary
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
144 places, 1,584 data points, 1960–2010
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