Argentina Primary Completion Rate
Primary completion rate (% of relevant age group) SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS
Argentina's primary completion rate was 99.56% in 2025, ranked 43rd globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Argentina's primary completion rate stood at 99.56% in 2025, a rise of +0.62pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 99.56% by 2025. Argentina ranked 43rd globally.
Argentina’s primary completion rate has risen dramatically since the 1970 trough of 70.63 %, reaching an all‑time peak of 106.54 % in 2016 and standing at 99.56 % in 2025, which places the country 43rd in the world. This upward trajectory reflects sustained public‑education reforms and expanded access in the post‑military‑rule era, especially during the 1990s and early 2000s when enrollment initiatives broadened school coverage in rural provinces. The 2025 figure is virtually on par with Hungary’s 99.63 % and slightly above Kiribati’s 99.08 %, underscoring Argentina’s convergence with higher‑performing peers while still lagging behind Indonesia’s 99.73 % and Norway’s 98.90 % in absolute terms. The long‑term increase over 35 years suggests that continued investment in teacher training, infrastructure, and targeted subsidies for disadvantaged groups could push the completion rate above the 100 % threshold again, reinforcing the positive momentum observed since the 2016 peak.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Completion Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 99.34% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 99.56% | - | - |
| 2025 | 99.56% | +0.62pp | #43 |
| 2023 | 98.94% | −1.37pp | #41 |
| 2022 | 100.31% | −2.57pp | #35 |
| 2021 | 102.88% | +3.03pp | #18 |
| 2020 | 99.84% | −0.44pp | #33 |
| 2019 | 100.29% | +0.14pp | #30 |
| 2018 | 100.15% | −1.38pp | #35 |
| 2017 | 101.52% | −5.01pp | #25 |
| 2016 | 106.54% | +0.57pp | #13 |
| 2015 | 105.97% | +0.60pp | #10 |
| 2014 | 105.37% | +2.09pp | #14 |
| 2013 | 103.28% | −0.39pp | #19 |
| 2012 | 103.66% | +0.36pp | #19 |
| 2011 | 103.30% | −0.01pp | #19 |
| 2010 | 103.31% | +0.35pp | #15 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Argentina matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw primary completion rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Argentina's primary completion rate was 99.56% in 2025. Ranked 43rd globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from the previous year.
Argentina's primary completion rate peaked at 106.54% in 2016.
The lowest primary completion rate in Argentina was 70.63% in 1970.
Argentina ranks 43rd globally in primary completion rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Argentina's primary completion rate is projected to reach 99.56% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary completion rate of Argentina in 2025 was 99.56%. This ranks 43rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_argentina_primary-completion-rate,
title = {Argentina Primary Completion Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/argentina/primary-completion-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}