Participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) … country in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) … country was 45.9 in 2019. ▼ Falling
Participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) by in United Kingdom, 2004–2019
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) by in United Kingdom is 45.9, measured in 2019.
The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and down 2.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) by in United Kingdom peaked at 61.3 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 45.1, in 2011.
That places United Kingdom 45th out of 47 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 16 years of available data.
Participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) … country in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 61.3 | — |
| 2005 | 53.3 | -13.1% |
| 2006 | 53.1 | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 45.9 | -13.6% |
| 2008 | 45.8 | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 47 | +2.6% |
| 2010 | 47 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 45.1 | -4.0% |
| 2012 | 45.8 | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 46.4 | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 47 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 46.4 | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 46.2 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 46.9 | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 46.1 | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 45.9 | -0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 51.07 | 45.8 | 61.3 | 6 |
| 2010s | 46.28 | 45.1 | 47 | 10 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 42 North Macedonia 49.9 compare
- 42 North Macedonia 49.9 compare
- 44 Montenegro 49.5 compare
- 45 United Kingdom 45.9 compare
- 47 Türkiye 34.1 compare
More population data for United Kingdom
- Population on 1 January by age group, sex and NUTS 2 region 66.65 million (2019)
- Population on 1 January by age, sex and NUTS 2 region 66.65 million (2019)
- Animal populations by NUTS 2 region 9,459 (2019)
- Live births (total) by NUTS 3 region 730,918 (2018)
- Population density by NUTS 3 region 275.3 (2020)
- Population on 1 January by broad age group, sex and NUTS 3 region 66.65 million (2019)
- Live births by mother's age and NUTS 2 region 730,918 (2018)
- Fertility rates by age and NUTS 2 region 1.68 (2018)
- Population in private households by educational attainment level and 48,389 (2019)
- Population in private households by educational attainment level and 14.1 (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) by in United Kingdom?
- Participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) by in United Kingdom was 45.9 in 2019, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) by recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 61.3 in 2004.
- What is the lowest participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) by recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 45.1 in 2011.
- How does United Kingdom rank for participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) by?
- United Kingdom ranks 45th out of 47 countries with data for 2019.
- Is participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) by rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) by country of birth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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