Cameroon Primary Completion Rate
Primary completion rate (% of relevant age group) SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS
Overview
Cameroon's primary completion rate stood at 76.30% in 2025, a rise of +1.01pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 76.30% by 2025. Cameroon ranked 133rd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Completion Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 79.80% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 78.05% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 76.30% | - | - |
| 2025 | 76.30% | +1.01pp | #133 |
| 2024 | 75.29% | +3.07pp | #66 |
| 2023 | 72.22% | +1.78pp | #116 |
| 2022 | 70.44% | +0.97pp | #121 |
| 2021 | 69.47% | +3.45pp | #126 |
| 2019 | 66.02% | +1.04pp | #131 |
| 2018 | 64.98% | −3.72pp | #131 |
| 2017 | 68.70% | −5.62pp | #121 |
| 2016 | 74.32% | −1.39pp | #124 |
| 2015 | 75.71% | +0.81pp | #111 |
| 2014 | 74.90% | −1.37pp | #119 |
| 2012 | 76.28% | +4.05pp | #112 |
| 2011 | 72.23% | −1.36pp | #114 |
| 2010 | 73.59% | +1.45pp | #108 |
| 2009 | 72.13% | −0.43pp | #111 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cameroon 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
Cameroon's primary completion rate was 76.30% in 2025. Ranked 133rd globally. This represents a 1.3% increase from the previous year.
Cameroon's primary completion rate peaked at 76.30% in 2025.
The lowest primary completion rate in Cameroon was 47.79% in 1974.
Cameroon ranks 133rd globally in primary completion rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cameroon's primary completion rate is projected to reach 76.30% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary completion rate of Cameroon in 2025 was 76.30%. This ranks 133rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cameroon_primary-completion-rate,
title = {Cameroon Primary Completion Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cameroon/primary-completion-rate},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}