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47. Education*

19 year-olds with Level 2 qualifications and above, 2004 to 2006

 

19-21 year-olds with Level 2 qualifications and above, 1990 to 2003

19-21 year-olds with Level 2 qualifications and above, 1990 to 2003

19-year-olds with Level 2 qualifications since:
1990
Green
2004
Green
  • Level 2 qualification refers to achievement of 5 GCSEs A* to C, NVQ2 or equivalent.
  • The method of data collection for this indicator changed in 2004, therefore data for 2004 and later are not directly comparable with previous years.
  • In 1990 52 per cent of 19-21 year olds in UK had achieved Level 2 qualifications. In 2006 the figure for 19 year olds in England was 71 per cent, indicating an increase generally.
  • Between 2004 and 2006 the percentage of 19 year olds attaining level 2 qualifications increased from 66 per cent to 71 per cent.

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