Guinea Primary Completion Rate
Primary completion rate (% of relevant age group) SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS
Guinea's primary completion rate was 59.88% in 2020, ranked 129th globally. This represents a 3.3% decrease from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1977–2020.
Overview
Guinea's primary completion rate stood at 59.88% in 2020, a decline of +2.05pp from 2016. Guinea ranked 129th globally.
Guinea's Primary Completion Rate has demonstrated significant fluctuations over the past 37 years, with the most notable improvements occurring between 2004 and 2014. During this period, the rate surged from 42.15% to an all-time peak of 63.61% in 2014, indicating substantial progress in expanding access to education. However, a decline in the rate to 59.88% in 2020 suggests that challenges persist. When compared to its peer countries, Guinea's performance is generally in line with countries like Benin, which has a similar 2020 rate of 57.53%. Notably, Guinea's rate in 2020 remains below the peak achieved in 2014, and it lags behind countries like Mozambique, which boasts a higher 2020 rate of 61.75%. To sustain progress and continue improving education outcomes, Guinea will need to address lingering disparities and invest in education infrastructure to maintain momentum and potentially surpass its 2014 peak.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Completion Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 59.88% | −2.05pp | #129 |
| 2016 | 61.93% | −1.68pp | #135 |
| 2014 | 63.61% | +2.17pp | #127 |
| 2013 | 61.44% | +0.96pp | #127 |
| 2012 | 60.48% | +4.33pp | #124 |
| 2010 | 56.15% | +0.35pp | #125 |
| 2009 | 55.80% | +5.67pp | #123 |
| 2008 | 50.13% | −6.84pp | #124 |
| 2007 | 56.97% | +0.03pp | #114 |
| 2006 | 56.94% | +4.33pp | #108 |
| 2005 | 52.61% | +5.86pp | #123 |
| 2004 | 46.75% | +9.17pp | #122 |
| 2003 | 37.58% | +0.03pp | #116 |
| 2002 | 37.55% | +3.88pp | #121 |
| 2001 | 33.67% | +1.80pp | #116 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guinea 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
Guinea's primary completion rate was 59.88% in 2020. Ranked 129th globally. This represents a 3.3% decrease from the previous year.
Guinea's primary completion rate peaked at 63.61% in 2014.
The lowest primary completion rate in Guinea was 11.06% in 1988.
Guinea ranks 129th globally in primary completion rate as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The primary completion rate of Guinea in 2020 was 59.88%. This ranks 129th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guinea_primary-completion-rate,
title = {Guinea Primary Completion Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guinea/primary-completion-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}