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This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Iceland statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Icelandic statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Icelandic-specific metadata information.

Indicator available

Percentage of adolescents achieving at least the expected proficiency level in Reading and Mathematics at the age of 15 (lower secondary)
Geographical coverage

Iceland
Unit of measurement

Percentage (%)
Calculations

No calculations were performed in the data acquisition of this indicator as appropriate data was readily available in the final format specified by this indicator. For insight into the details of potential calculations please refer to the original source metadata or source contact.
Comments and limitations

This indicator is being used as an approximation of the UN SDG Indicator. Where possible, we will work to identify or develop UK data to meet the global indicator specification. This indicator has been identified in collaboration with topic experts.

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator name

Proportion of children and young people: (a) in grades 2/3; (b) at the end of primary; and (c) at the end of lower secondary achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in (i) reading and (ii) mathematics, by sex
Target number

4.1
UN designated tier

3 (a) /2 (b,c)
UN custodian agency

UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Link to UN metadata United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (PDF 4.0 MB) opens in a new window

Source 1

Organisation

OECD PISA test
Periodicity

Every three years
Earliest available data

2003
Geographical coverage

Iceland
Link to data source PISA data explorer opens in a new window
Statistical classification

Non-official Statistic
Contact details

edu.pisa@oecd.org

Source 2

Organisation

Progress in International reading literacy study (PRILS)
Periodicity

Every five years
Earliest available data

2001
Geographical coverage

Iceland
Link to data source PIRLS data repository opens in a new window
Statistical classification

Non-official Statistic
Contact details

secretariat@iea.nl

Source 3

Organisation

Directorate of Education
Periodicity

Every three years
Earliest available data

2003
Geographical coverage

Iceland
Link to data source Report on Icelandic PISA results 2003-2018 opens in a new window
Statistical classification

Non-official Statistic
Contact details

postur@mms.is
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