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Ghana Primary Completion Rate

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

92.82% −0.60pp (-0.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #95 Global Peak 94.27% (2015) Source World Bank

Ghana Primary Completion Rate (1971–2025)

Overview

Ghana's primary completion rate stood at 92.82% in 2025, a decline of +0.60pp from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 92.82% by 2025. Ghana ranked 95th globally.

Data & projection

Year Primary Completion Rate YoY change Rank
2025* trend 92.82% - -
2025 92.82% −0.60pp #95
2022 93.42% −0.42pp #93
2019 93.83% +4.94pp #85
2018 88.90% −0.40pp #103
2017 89.30% −4.97pp #99
2015 94.27% +4.60pp #84
2014 89.66% −1.68pp #103
2013 91.34% +0.02pp #97
2012 91.32% +3.31pp #98
2011 88.01% +4.93pp #96
2009 83.08% +1.27pp #96
2008 81.81% +6.86pp #92
2007 74.95% +6.32pp #104
2006 68.63% −2.28pp #105
2005 70.91% +6.09pp #108
Show all years (1971-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Currency Crisis Pattern
Rapid currency depreciation (>30% YoY) combined with reserve drawdown and inflation surge. Often precedes emergency rate hikes.
Inflation 38.1% Reserves YoY -30.4% FX YoY +33.2%
Occurred 128 times, 35 successful
Inflation
133.5%
Reserves YoY
-48.5%
FX YoY
+126.8%
Inflation
38.1%
Reserves YoY
-30.4%
FX YoY
+33.2%
Inflation
221.3%
Reserves YoY
-15.4%
FX YoY
+820.4%
Inflation
47.6%
Reserves YoY
-20.6%
FX YoY
+51.7%
Inflation
667.4%
Reserves YoY
-80.7%
FX YoY
+835.9%
Inflation
31.3%
Reserves YoY
-47.5%
FX YoY
+42.5%
24 mo later
22.8%

Analysis

Ghana matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw primary completion rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ghana's primary completion rate?

Ghana's primary completion rate was 92.82% in 2025. Ranked 95th globally. This represents a 0.6% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest primary completion rate in Ghana?

Ghana's primary completion rate peaked at 94.27% in 2015.

What was the lowest primary completion rate in Ghana?

The lowest primary completion rate in Ghana was 45.81% in 1974.

How does Ghana rank in primary completion rate?

Ghana ranks 95th 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 Ghana in 2025?

Ghana's primary completion rate is projected to reach 92.82% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the primary completion rate of Ghana in 2025?

The primary completion rate of Ghana in 2025 was 92.82%. This ranks 95th in the world.

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