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Colombia Primary Completion Rate

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

90.38% −6.74pp (-6.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #103 Global Peak 119.90% (2009) Source World Bank

Colombia Primary Completion Rate (2000–2025)

Overview

Colombia's primary completion rate stood at 90.38% in 2025, a decline of +6.74pp from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 90.38% by 2025. Colombia ranked 103rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Primary Completion Rate YoY change Rank
2025* trend 90.38% - -
2025 90.38% −6.74pp #103
2022 97.12% −2.08pp #66
2021 99.19% −0.43pp #44
2020 99.63% −3.92pp #36
2019 103.54% −2.03pp #11
2018 105.58% −0.80pp #10
2017 106.37% +3.23pp #13
2016 103.14% +0.73pp #20
2015 102.41% −0.28pp #16
2014 102.69% −0.90pp #18
2013 103.59% −9.96pp #17
2012 113.55% −5.30pp #3
2011 118.85% −0.97pp #3
2010 119.82% −0.07pp #1
2009 119.90% +5.19pp #2
Show all years (2000-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 11.7% GDP growth 0.7% Unemployment 9.6%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Colombia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2023. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw primary completion rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Colombia's primary completion rate?

Colombia's primary completion rate was 90.38% in 2025. Ranked 103rd globally. This represents a 6.9% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest primary completion rate in Colombia?

Colombia's primary completion rate peaked at 119.90% in 2009.

What was the lowest primary completion rate in Colombia?

The lowest primary completion rate in Colombia was 90.38% in 2025.

How does Colombia rank in primary completion rate?

Colombia ranks 103rd 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 Colombia in 2025?

Colombia's primary completion rate is projected to reach 90.38% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the primary completion rate of Colombia in 2025?

The primary completion rate of Colombia in 2025 was 90.38%. This ranks 103rd in the world.

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