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Botswana Primary Completion Rate

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

101.62% +0.08pp (+0.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #30 Global Peak 103.01% (2009) Source World Bank

Botswana Primary Completion Rate (1970–2025)

Overview

Botswana's primary completion rate stood at 101.62% in 2025, a rise of +0.08pp from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 101.62% by 2025. Botswana ranked 30th globally.

Data & projection

Year Primary Completion Rate YoY change Rank
2025* trend 101.62% - -
2025 101.62% +0.08pp #30
2022 101.53% +2.14pp #24
2013 99.39% −3.23pp #38
2012 102.63% −0.38pp #21
2009 103.01% +3.95pp #12
2008 99.06% +3.64pp #43
2007 95.42% −3.22pp #68
2006 98.64% +3.15pp #48
2005 95.49% −0.65pp #71
2004 96.15% −0.12pp #63
2003 96.27% +0.46pp #59
2002 95.81% +2.43pp #62
2001 93.38% +3.46pp #66
2000 89.92% +0.12pp #66
1999 89.80% −3.25pp #27
Show all years (1970-2025)
* 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 +11.1% GDP growth 3.2% C/A balance 1.5%
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

Botswana matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. 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 Botswana's primary completion rate?

Botswana's primary completion rate was 101.62% in 2025. Ranked 30th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest primary completion rate in Botswana?

Botswana's primary completion rate peaked at 103.01% in 2009.

What was the lowest primary completion rate in Botswana?

The lowest primary completion rate in Botswana was 44.86% in 1970.

How does Botswana rank in primary completion rate?

Botswana ranks 30th 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 Botswana in 2025?

Botswana's primary completion rate is projected to reach 101.62% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the primary completion rate of Botswana in 2025?

The primary completion rate of Botswana in 2025 was 101.62%. This ranks 30th in the world.

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Botswana Primary Completion Rate. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/botswana/primary-completion-rate
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@misc{historysaid_botswana_primary-completion-rate, title = {Botswana Primary Completion Rate}, url = {https://historysaid.com/botswana/primary-completion-rate}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }