Chile Primary Completion Rate
Primary completion rate (% of relevant age group) SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS
Chile's primary completion rate was 102.85% in 2025, ranked 25th globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2011–2025.
Overview
Chile's primary completion rate stood at 102.85% in 2025, a rise of +1.94pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 102.85% by 2025. Chile ranked 25th globally.
Chile’s primary completion rate rose from 95.07 % in 2011 to an all‑time peak of 102.85 % in 2025, placing the country 25th globally and slightly below peers such as Mexico (103.67 %) and Brunei Darussalam (103.93 %). The 7.78‑percentage‑point increase over 14 years reflects sustained investment in universal primary education and the expansion of school infrastructure, particularly in rural regions that historically lagged behind urban areas. The upward trajectory coincides with the broader Latin American push for inclusive schooling that intensified after the 2010s, and Chile’s performance has consistently outpaced the Slovak Republic’s 101.99 % in recent years. While the rate now exceeds 100 %, indicating that some students are completing more than one primary cycle, future gains will depend on maintaining enrollment quality, addressing socioeconomic disparities, and adapting curricula to evolving labor‑market demands. Continued policy focus on equity and teacher training is likely to preserve the positive trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Completion Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 103.77% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 102.85% | - | - |
| 2025 | 102.85% | +1.94pp | #25 |
| 2023 | 100.91% | +0.64pp | #27 |
| 2022 | 100.27% | +1.05pp | #37 |
| 2021 | 99.22% | +1.25pp | #41 |
| 2020 | 97.97% | +0.52pp | #54 |
| 2019 | 97.45% | −0.71pp | #59 |
| 2018 | 98.15% | −0.00pp | #52 |
| 2017 | 98.15% | −0.24pp | #56 |
| 2016 | 98.40% | +0.62pp | #55 |
| 2015 | 97.77% | −0.39pp | #62 |
| 2014 | 98.17% | +1.17pp | #52 |
| 2013 | 97.00% | −0.41pp | #62 |
| 2012 | 97.41% | +2.33pp | #61 |
| 2011 | 95.07% | – | #75 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Chile matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2010. 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
Chile's primary completion rate was 102.85% in 2025. Ranked 25th globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from the previous year.
Chile's primary completion rate peaked at 102.85% in 2025.
The lowest primary completion rate in Chile was 95.07% in 2011.
Chile ranks 25th globally in primary completion rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Chile's primary completion rate is projected to reach 102.85% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary completion rate of Chile in 2025 was 102.85%. This ranks 25th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_chile_primary-completion-rate,
title = {Chile Primary Completion Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/chile/primary-completion-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}