Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in United States

United States: Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) was 86.5% in 2022. ▼ Falling

Latest (2022)
86.5%
Change on year
up 2.8%
World rank
90th
of 182 countries
All-time high
93.1%
in 2005
All-time low
84.2%
in 2021
Years of data
11
2005–2022

Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in United States, 2005–2022

0204060801002005201320222005: 93.12013: 902014: 90.32015: 912016: 91.22017: 90.52018: 902019: 89.82020: 912021: 84.22022: 86.5

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

The most recent figure for participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in United States is 86.5%, measured in 2022.

The figure is up 2.8% on the previous year and down 3.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in United States peaked at 93.1% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 84.2%, in 2021.

That places United States 90th out of 182 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.

Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in United States, year by year

Annual values for Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the official primary entry age), by sex (%) in United States, 2005 to 2022.
Year Value Change
2005 93.1%
2013 90.0% -3.4%
2014 90.3% +0.3%
2015 91.0% +0.8%
2016 91.2% +0.2%
2017 90.5% -0.8%
2018 90.0% -0.5%
2019 89.8% -0.2%
2020 91.0% +1.3%
2021 84.2% -7.5%
2022 86.5% +2.8%

United States compared with similar countries

  • United States's 86.5% is below the median for high income countries, which is 95.0%, 91% of the median. (65 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 93.1% 93.1% 93.1% 1
2010s 90.4% 89.8% 91.2% 7
2020s 87.2% 84.2% 91.0% 3

Countries ranked near United States

  1. 87 Lebanon 87.2% compare
  2. 88 Ghana 87.1% compare
  3. 89 Suriname 86.5% compare
  4. 91 Serbia 86.2% compare
  5. 92 Seychelles 86.1% compare
  6. 93 New Zealand 85.7% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in United States?
Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in United States was 86.5% in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) recorded in United States?
The highest recorded value was 93.1% in 2005.
What is the lowest participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) recorded in United States?
The lowest recorded value was 84.2% in 2021.
How does United States rank for participation rate in organized learning (one year before the)?
United States ranks 90th out of 182 countries with data for 2022.
Is participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) rising or falling in United States?
Over the last ten years it is down 3.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this United States data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the official primary entry age), by sex (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the official primary entry age), by sex (%)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
204 places, 3,254 data points, 2000–2025
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