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Guatemala Primary Completion Rate

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

88.19% +1.69pp (+1.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #108 Global Peak 88.19% (2025) Source World Bank

Guatemala Primary Completion Rate (1970–2025)

Overview

Guatemala's primary completion rate stood at 88.19% in 2025, a rise of +1.69pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 88.19% by 2025. Guatemala ranked 108th globally.

Data & projection

Year Primary Completion Rate YoY change Rank
2027* trend 89.92% - -
2026* trend 89.06% - -
2025* trend 88.19% - -
2025 88.19% +1.69pp #108
2024 86.51% +0.68pp #56
2023 85.83% −0.72pp #103
2022 86.55% −1.56pp #107
2021 88.10% +7.04pp #107
2020 81.06% +0.96pp #111
2019 80.10% −1.14pp #121
2018 81.24% −0.29pp #119
2017 81.53% +0.00pp #112
2016 81.53% −3.99pp #118
2015 85.52% −1.13pp #106
2014 86.64% +0.18pp #106
2013 86.46% +0.36pp #105
2012 86.11% −0.31pp #102
2011 86.41% +2.68pp #101
Show all years (1970-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +14.6% GDP growth 3.7% C/A balance 2.9%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Guatemala matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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

What is Guatemala's primary completion rate?

Guatemala's primary completion rate was 88.19% in 2025. Ranked 108th globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest primary completion rate in Guatemala?

Guatemala's primary completion rate peaked at 88.19% in 2025.

What was the lowest primary completion rate in Guatemala?

The lowest primary completion rate in Guatemala was 23.00% in 1970.

How does Guatemala rank in primary completion rate?

Guatemala ranks 108th 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 Guatemala in 2025?

Guatemala's primary completion rate is projected to reach 88.19% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the primary completion rate of Guatemala in 2025?

The primary completion rate of Guatemala in 2025 was 88.19%. This ranks 108th in the world.

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