China Primary Completion Rate
Primary completion rate (% of relevant age group) SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS
China's primary completion rate was 103.46% in 2010, ranked 13th globally. This represents a 0.9% decrease from 2009. Data from World Bank, covering 1989–2010.
Overview
China's primary completion rate stood at 103.46% in 2010, a decline of +0.89pp from 2009. China ranked 13th globally.
China's Primary Completion Rate, measured by the World Bank, has experienced fluctuations over the past two decades. The all-time peak of 110.28% in 1989 stood in stark contrast to the all-time trough of 89.06% in 1994. The country then gradually recovered, with the rate increasing to 103.46% by 2010. This improvement places China at the 13th position globally. For context, countries such as Samoa, with a rate of 103.53%, and the Syrian Arab Republic, with a rate of 103.36%, share a similar ranking. The steady increase in the Primary Completion Rate since the mid-1990s suggests a positive trend in China's education sector. However, if changes in government policies or economic conditions were to impact the availability and accessibility of education, this trajectory may be altered.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Completion Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 103.46% | −0.89pp | #13 |
| 2009 | 104.35% | +0.74pp | #9 |
| 2008 | 103.61% | +8.23pp | #18 |
| 2007 | 95.38% | +3.70pp | #69 |
| 2006 | 91.68% | −1.78pp | #74 |
| 1997 | 93.46% | +0.67pp | #9 |
| 1996 | 92.79% | −4.86pp | #9 |
| 1995 | 97.65% | +8.58pp | #4 |
| 1994 | 89.06% | −4.65pp | #18 |
| 1993 | 93.71% | −1.13pp | #9 |
| 1992 | 94.84% | −5.74pp | #11 |
| 1991 | 100.58% | −5.43pp | #6 |
| 1990 | 106.01% | −4.26pp | #2 |
| 1989 | 110.28% | – | #2 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
China matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. 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
China's primary completion rate was 103.46% in 2010. Ranked 13th globally. This represents a 0.9% decrease from the previous year.
China's primary completion rate peaked at 110.28% in 1989.
The lowest primary completion rate in China was 89.06% in 1994.
China ranks 13th globally in primary completion rate as of 2010.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The primary completion rate of China in 2010 was 103.46%. This ranks 13th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_china_primary-completion-rate,
title = {China Primary Completion Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/china/primary-completion-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}