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Bhutan Primary Completion Rate

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

89.30% +2.76pp (+3.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #106 Global Peak 102.12% (2012) Source World Bank

Bhutan Primary Completion Rate (1976–2025)

Overview

Bhutan's primary completion rate stood at 89.30% in 2025, a rise of +2.76pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 89.30% by 2025. Bhutan ranked 106th globally.

Data & projection

Year Primary Completion Rate YoY change Rank
2027* trend 91.56% - -
2026* trend 90.43% - -
2025* trend 89.30% - -
2025 89.30% +2.76pp #106
2024 86.54% −4.34pp #55
2021 90.88% +8.17pp #98
2020 82.71% +6.97pp #109
2019 75.74% −8.81pp #126
2018 84.56% −10.38pp #114
2017 94.93% −1.76pp #75
2016 96.70% +1.92pp #71
2015 94.77% −1.47pp #81
2014 96.25% −1.78pp #69
2013 98.03% −4.09pp #49
2012 102.12% +9.27pp #24
2011 92.85% +0.47pp #85
2010 92.37% +10.27pp #82
2009 82.10% +2.62pp #100
Show all years (1976-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +28.2% GDP growth 16.1% C/A balance 6.8%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Bhutan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw primary completion rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bhutan's primary completion rate?

Bhutan's primary completion rate was 89.30% in 2025. Ranked 106th globally. This represents a 3.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest primary completion rate in Bhutan?

Bhutan's primary completion rate peaked at 102.12% in 2012.

What was the lowest primary completion rate in Bhutan?

The lowest primary completion rate in Bhutan was 5.51% in 1976.

How does Bhutan rank in primary completion rate?

Bhutan ranks 106th 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 Bhutan in 2025?

Bhutan's primary completion rate is projected to reach 89.30% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the primary completion rate of Bhutan in 2025?

The primary completion rate of Bhutan in 2025 was 89.30%. This ranks 106th in the world.

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