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Cambodia Primary Completion Rate

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

89.30% −1.70pp (-1.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #107 Global Peak 93.36% (2014) Source World Bank

Cambodia Primary Completion Rate (1997–2025)

Overview

Cambodia's primary completion rate stood at 89.30% in 2025, a decline of +1.70pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 89.30% by 2025. Cambodia ranked 107th globally.

Data & projection

Year Primary Completion Rate YoY change Rank
2027* trend 89.43% - -
2026* trend 89.36% - -
2025* trend 89.30% - -
2025 89.30% −1.70pp #107
2024 90.99% +3.36pp #49
2023 87.63% +0.37pp #100
2022 87.26% −2.98pp #103
2021 90.23% +0.87pp #100
2020 89.36% +7.95pp #100
2019 81.41% +1.17pp #118
2018 80.24% −3.70pp #120
2017 83.95% −1.28pp #107
2016 85.23% −3.73pp #112
2015 88.96% −4.40pp #102
2014 93.36% +0.88pp #92
2013 92.48% +0.56pp #94
2012 91.93% +3.38pp #97
2011 88.54% +0.34pp #94
Show all years (1997-2025)
* 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 +12.6% GDP growth 6.0% C/A balance 0.5%
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

Cambodia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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 Cambodia's primary completion rate?

Cambodia's primary completion rate was 89.30% in 2025. Ranked 107th globally. This represents a 1.9% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest primary completion rate in Cambodia?

Cambodia's primary completion rate peaked at 93.36% in 2014.

What was the lowest primary completion rate in Cambodia?

The lowest primary completion rate in Cambodia was 17.95% in 1997.

How does Cambodia rank in primary completion rate?

Cambodia ranks 107th 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 Cambodia in 2025?

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

What is the primary completion rate of Cambodia in 2025?

The primary completion rate of Cambodia in 2025 was 89.30%. This ranks 107th in the world.

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