Guatemala Primary Completion Rate
Primary completion rate (% of relevant age group) SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Guatemala's primary completion rate was 88.19% in 2025. Ranked 108th globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from the previous year.
Guatemala's primary completion rate peaked at 88.19% in 2025.
The lowest primary completion rate in Guatemala was 23.00% in 1970.
Guatemala ranks 108th globally in primary completion rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guatemala's primary completion rate is projected to reach 88.19% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary completion rate of Guatemala in 2025 was 88.19%. This ranks 108th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guatemala_primary-completion-rate,
title = {Guatemala Primary Completion Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guatemala/primary-completion-rate},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}