Barbados Primary Completion Rate
Primary completion rate (% of relevant age group) SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS
Barbados's primary completion rate was 85.99% in 2025, ranked 115th globally. This represents a 0.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Barbados’ primary completion rate has fallen from an all‑time peak of 109.01 % in 2003 to a trough of 81.38 % in 2019, before rising modestly to 85.99 % in 2025, placing the country 115th in the world. The 1999 figure of 100.16 % already signalled a downward trajectory that accelerated after the late‑2000s, reflecting challenges such as declining enrolment and higher repetition rates. Compared with peers of similar rank, Barbados’ 2025 rate is slightly below Malaysia’s 86.31 % and marginally above Paraguay’s 85.65 %, suggesting that regional policy differences may be influencing outcomes. The 21‑year coverage shows a persistent erosion of completion levels despite recent gains, indicating that interventions targeting early‑grade retention and teacher quality will be crucial. If the government sustains investments in inclusive curricula and reduces socioeconomic barriers, the upward momentum observed in 2025 could translate into a continued improvement in the primary completion rate.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Barbados's primary completion rate was 85.99% in 2025. Ranked 115th globally. This represents a 0.8% increase from the previous year.
Barbados's primary completion rate peaked at 109.01% in 2003.
The lowest primary completion rate in Barbados was 81.38% in 2019.
Barbados ranks 115th globally in primary completion rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Barbados's primary completion rate is projected to reach 85.99% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary completion rate of Barbados in 2025 was 85.99%. This ranks 115th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_barbados_primary-completion-rate,
title = {Barbados Primary Completion Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/barbados/primary-completion-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}