Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Sweden
Sweden: Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes was 1.3% in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Sweden, 1993–2016
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Sweden is 1.3%, measured in 2016.
That represents a change of down 37.3% on the previous year and down 44.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Sweden peaked at 15.5% in 1993 and was at its lowest, 0.4%, in 2007.
Sweden ranks 141st of 147 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Sweden, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 15.5% | — |
| 1994 | 11.4% | -26.1% |
| 1995 | 9.7% | -14.9% |
| 1996 | 6.1% | -37.0% |
| 1997 | 3.8% | -38.7% |
| 1999 | 6.8% | +81.4% |
| 2000 | 8.5% | +24.0% |
| 2001 | 9.6% | +14.0% |
| 2002 | 5.0% | -48.6% |
| 2003 | 4.1% | -17.6% |
| 2004 | 4.3% | +5.9% |
| 2005 | 3.1% | -28.1% |
| 2006 | 2.4% | -23.9% |
| 2007 | 0.4% | -81.1% |
| 2008 | 0.6% | +32.1% |
| 2009 | 1.2% | +101.0% |
| 2010 | 4.8% | +303.4% |
| 2011 | 7.5% | +56.5% |
| 2012 | 9.6% | +27.8% |
| 2013 | 8.8% | -7.9% |
| 2014 | 6.9% | -21.2% |
| 2015 | 2.1% | -69.6% |
| 2016 | 1.3% | -37.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.9% | 3.8% | 15.5% | 6 |
| 2000s | 3.9% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.9% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 7 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
More reference data data for Sweden
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2237 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2063 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.13 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.12 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Sweden?
- Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Sweden was 1.3% in 2016, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 15.5% in 1993.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4% in 2007.
- How does Sweden rank for out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes?
- Sweden ranks 141st out of 147 countries with data for 2016.
- Is out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of youth of official upper secondary school age who are not enrolled in upper secondary school expressed as a percentage of the population of official upper secondary school age.