Australia—Learning-Adjusted Years of School
Category: Social ProtectionSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #19 of 172
Latest Value
11.2 years
2020
YoY Change
-1.6%
2018 → 2020
Global Rank
#19
of 172 countries
Maximum
11.6 years
2017
Minimum
11.1 years
2010
CAGR
+0.1%
4 years
Last
11.2 years
Previous
11.4 years
Highest
11.6 years
Lowest
11.1 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 11.2 years | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 11.4 years | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 11.6 years | +4.5% |
| 2010 | 11.1 years |
Top Countries — Learning-Adjusted Years of School
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Singapore | 12.8 years | 2020 |
| 2 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 11.9 years | 2020 |
| 3 | Finland | 11.7 years | 2020 |
| 4 | Japan | 11.7 years | 2020 |
| 5 | Canada | 11.7 years | 2020 |
| 6 | Estonia | 11.7 years | 2020 |
| 7 | Korea, Rep. | 11.7 years | 2020 |
| 8 | Ireland | 11.6 years | 2020 |
| 9 | Sweden | 11.6 years | 2020 |
| 10 | Macao SAR, China | 11.6 years | 2020 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Learning-adjusted years of school are calculated by multiplying the estimates of expected years of school by the ratio of most recent harmonized test scores to 625.
Methodology
Data compiled by World Bank staff calculation based on methodology in Filmer et al. (2018). http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/243261538075151093/Learning-Adjusted-Years-of-Schooling-LAYS-Defining-A-New-Macro-Measure-of-Education.
Source: World Bank - Human Capital IndexView original source →