Hungary Primary Completion Rate
Primary completion rate (% of relevant age group) SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS
Hungary's primary completion rate was 99.63% in 2025, ranked 42nd globally. This represents a 2.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Hungary's primary completion rate stood at 99.63% in 2025, a rise of +2.82pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 99.63% by 2025. Hungary ranked 42nd globally.
Hungary's primary completion rate has demonstrated a remarkably consistent trend over the past quarter century, with only a minor dip from its all-time peak in 2008 to its trough in 2019. Following a steady increase from 99.17% in 2000, Hungary's primary completion rate reached an all-time high of 100.68% in 2008, only to decline to 93.06% in 2019. However, the country has managed to rebound, with the rate increasing to 99.63% as of 2025. This value ranks Hungary 42nd globally, narrowly trailing peer countries such as Indonesia, which boasts a slightly higher rate of 99.73%. The recovery of Hungary's primary completion rate since 2019 suggests that the country's education system is adapting to changing circumstances. Further investment in education infrastructure and policies aimed at improving teacher quality and student support could potentially continue this upward trend, thereby solidifying Hungary's position among the top performers in this indicator.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Completion Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 100.79% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 99.63% | - | - |
| 2025 | 99.63% | +2.82pp | #42 |
| 2023 | 96.81% | −0.61pp | #63 |
| 2022 | 97.42% | +3.13pp | #61 |
| 2021 | 94.30% | +1.00pp | #82 |
| 2020 | 93.29% | +0.24pp | #87 |
| 2019 | 93.06% | −5.05pp | #91 |
| 2018 | 98.11% | −1.98pp | #53 |
| 2017 | 100.09% | +3.29pp | #32 |
| 2016 | 96.80% | −1.84pp | #69 |
| 2015 | 98.65% | −0.08pp | #55 |
| 2014 | 98.72% | +0.92pp | #46 |
| 2013 | 97.81% | −0.07pp | #54 |
| 2012 | 97.88% | +0.15pp | #56 |
| 2011 | 97.73% | −2.20pp | #55 |
| 2010 | 99.93% | +0.69pp | #33 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Hungary matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw primary completion rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Hungary's primary completion rate was 99.63% in 2025. Ranked 42nd globally. This represents a 2.9% increase from the previous year.
Hungary's primary completion rate peaked at 100.68% in 2008.
The lowest primary completion rate in Hungary was 93.06% in 2019.
Hungary ranks 42nd globally in primary completion rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Hungary's primary completion rate is projected to reach 99.63% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary completion rate of Hungary in 2025 was 99.63%. This ranks 42nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_hungary_primary-completion-rate,
title = {Hungary Primary Completion Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/hungary/primary-completion-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}