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Barbados Primary Completion Rate

Primary completion rate (% of relevant age group)  SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS

85.99% +0.70pp (+0.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #115 Global Peak 109.01% (2003) Source World Bank

Barbados Primary Completion Rate (1999–2025)

Overview

Barbados's primary completion rate stood at 85.99% in 2025, a rise of +0.70pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 85.99% by 2025. Barbados ranked 115th globally.

Data & projection

Year Primary Completion Rate YoY change Rank
2027* trend 83.30% - -
2026* trend 84.65% - -
2025* trend 85.99% - -
2025 85.99% +0.70pp #115
2024 85.28% −6.87pp #58
2023 92.15% +5.09pp #88
2022 87.06% −7.90pp #105
2021 94.97% +4.39pp #80
2020 90.58% +9.20pp #95
2019 81.38% −5.13pp #119
2018 86.51% −9.64pp #111
2011 96.15% +1.21pp #69
2010 94.94% −2.53pp #76
2009 97.47% −1.11pp #53
2008 98.58% −0.70pp #48
2007 99.27% −4.07pp #42
2006 103.35% +2.63pp #15
2005 100.72% −3.84pp #35
Show all years (1999-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 9.4% GDP growth -0.3% Unemployment 11.2%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Barbados matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw primary completion rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barbados's primary completion rate?

Barbados's primary completion rate was 85.99% in 2025. Ranked 115th globally. This represents a 0.8% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest primary completion rate in Barbados?

Barbados's primary completion rate peaked at 109.01% in 2003.

What was the lowest primary completion rate in Barbados?

The lowest primary completion rate in Barbados was 81.38% in 2019.

How does Barbados rank in primary completion rate?

Barbados ranks 115th globally in primary completion rate as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for primary completion rate?

The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected primary completion rate of Barbados in 2025?

Barbados's primary completion rate is projected to reach 85.99% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the primary completion rate of Barbados in 2025?

The primary completion rate of Barbados in 2025 was 85.99%. This ranks 115th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_barbados_primary-completion-rate, title = {Barbados Primary Completion Rate}, url = {https://historysaid.com/barbados/primary-completion-rate}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }