Finland Primary Completion Rate
Primary completion rate (% of relevant age group) SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS
Finland's primary completion rate was 98.31% in 2025, ranked 53rd globally. This represents a 0.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Finland's primary completion rate stood at 98.31% in 2025, a decline of +0.61pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 98.31% by 2025. Finland ranked 53rd globally.
Finland’s primary completion rate has slipped from its all‑time peak of 99.70 % in 2018 to 98.31 % in 2025, placing the country 53rd globally and marking the lowest point in the 25‑year series that began in 2000 with a rate of 99.60 %. The decline, though modest, moves Finland just below peers such as Iceland (98.38 %) and South Africa (98.30 %) and below Panama’s 98.60 % rate, suggesting that even high‑performing education systems can experience downward pressure. The trough in 2025 coincides with broader demographic shifts and fiscal constraints that have limited resources for early‑grade support, while the earlier peak reflected a period of intensive curriculum reform and teacher‑training investments. If policy attention returns to targeted interventions in literacy and numeracy, and funding for school infrastructure is reinforced, the downward trajectory could be reversed, allowing Finland to regain its previous high completion levels.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Completion Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 98.13% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 98.31% | - | - |
| 2025 | 98.31% | −0.61pp | #53 |
| 2023 | 98.92% | +0.54pp | #43 |
| 2022 | 98.38% | −0.90pp | #56 |
| 2021 | 99.28% | +0.10pp | #40 |
| 2020 | 99.18% | −0.26pp | #40 |
| 2019 | 99.44% | −0.27pp | #37 |
| 2018 | 99.70% | +0.57pp | #40 |
| 2017 | 99.13% | −0.30pp | #41 |
| 2016 | 99.43% | −0.03pp | #45 |
| 2015 | 99.46% | +0.24pp | #37 |
| 2014 | 99.21% | −0.09pp | #41 |
| 2013 | 99.30% | +0.45pp | #39 |
| 2012 | 98.86% | −0.64pp | #48 |
| 2011 | 99.49% | +0.50pp | #42 |
| 2010 | 98.99% | −0.30pp | #46 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Finland 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
Finland's primary completion rate was 98.31% in 2025. Ranked 53rd globally. This represents a 0.6% decrease from the previous year.
Finland's primary completion rate peaked at 99.70% in 2018.
The lowest primary completion rate in Finland was 98.31% in 2025.
Finland ranks 53rd globally in primary completion rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Finland's primary completion rate is projected to reach 98.31% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary completion rate of Finland in 2025 was 98.31%. This ranks 53rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_finland_primary-completion-rate,
title = {Finland Primary Completion Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/finland/primary-completion-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}