Croatia Primary Completion Rate
Primary completion rate (% of relevant age group) SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS
Croatia's primary completion rate was 100.52% in 2025, ranked 36th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2001–2025.
Overview
Croatia's primary completion rate stood at 100.52% in 2025, a rise of +0.01pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 100.52% by 2025. Croatia ranked 36th globally.
Croatia's Primary Completion Rate, a metric reflecting the proportion of children completing primary education, has demonstrated a stable trajectory over the past two and a half decades. The country's all-time peak of 102.16% in 2001, a year that marked the beginning of a steady decline, has since been surpassed by several nations. Croatia's Primary Completion Rate has not yet regained its peak value, standing at 100.52% in 2025, a relatively modest rank of 36 globally. This is slightly below the rates achieved by its counterparts, such as Poland's 101.01% and Costa Rica's 100.67%. The country's all-time trough of 97.15% in 2008 serves as a reminder of the challenges faced during the global financial crisis. As Croatia continues to navigate the complexities of the European education landscape, maintaining a consistent investment in education and addressing emerging challenges will be crucial to preventing a reversal of this trend. Sustained economic growth and targeted educational reforms could potentially propel Croatia's Primary Completion Rate towards a more competitive global ranking.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Completion Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 100.72% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 100.52% | - | - |
| 2025 | 100.52% | +0.01pp | #36 |
| 2023 | 100.52% | +0.23pp | #31 |
| 2022 | 100.28% | +2.27pp | #36 |
| 2021 | 98.01% | −2.52pp | #59 |
| 2020 | 100.53% | +1.10pp | #29 |
| 2019 | 99.43% | −1.35pp | #38 |
| 2018 | 100.78% | +2.37pp | #29 |
| 2017 | 98.41% | +0.90pp | #52 |
| 2016 | 97.51% | −3.56pp | #62 |
| 2015 | 101.08% | +3.36pp | #22 |
| 2014 | 97.71% | −0.05pp | #55 |
| 2013 | 97.76% | −0.28pp | #55 |
| 2012 | 98.04% | +0.42pp | #53 |
| 2011 | 97.62% | +0.18pp | #57 |
| 2010 | 97.45% | +0.29pp | #57 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Croatia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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
Croatia's primary completion rate was 100.52% in 2025. Ranked 36th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Croatia's primary completion rate peaked at 102.16% in 2001.
The lowest primary completion rate in Croatia was 97.15% in 2008.
Croatia ranks 36th globally in primary completion rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Croatia's primary completion rate is projected to reach 100.52% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary completion rate of Croatia in 2025 was 100.52%. This ranks 36th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_croatia_primary-completion-rate,
title = {Croatia Primary Completion Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/croatia/primary-completion-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}