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- Indicator 47
Creating sustainable communities and a fairer world
47. Education*
19 year-olds with Level 2 qualifications and above, 2004 to 2008
19-21 year-olds with Level 2 qualifications and above, 1990 to 2005
| 19-year-olds with Level 2 qualifications since: | 1990 |
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2004 |
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- 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 prior to 2004 are not directly comparable with the later years.
- In 1990, 52 per cent of 19-21 year olds in UK had achieved Level 2 qualifications, according to the old measure. In 2008 the figure for 19 year olds in England was 77 per cent, indicating an increase despite the new measure producing consistently lower estimates.
- Between 2004 and 2008 the percentage of 19 year olds attaining Level 2 qualifications increased from 66 per cent to 77per cent.
Updated: 30 July 2009