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Iceland Primary Completion Rate

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

98.38% −0.24pp (-0.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #52 Global Peak 99.71% (2000) Source World Bank

Iceland Primary Completion Rate (2000–2025)

Overview

Iceland's primary completion rate stood at 98.38% in 2025, a decline of +0.24pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 98.38% by 2025. Iceland ranked 52nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Primary Completion Rate YoY change Rank
2026* trend 98.28% - -
2025* trend 98.38% - -
2025 98.38% −0.24pp #52
2023 98.62% −0.33pp #46
2022 98.95% +0.41pp #50
2021 98.53% +0.14pp #48
2020 98.39% −1.00pp #49
2019 99.39% +0.27pp #39
2018 99.12% +0.18pp #44
2017 98.94% −0.59pp #46
2016 99.53% +0.43pp #42
2015 99.10% +0.41pp #43
2014 98.69% −0.53pp #47
2013 99.22% +0.27pp #40
2012 98.96% −0.26pp #47
2011 99.21% +0.11pp #47
2010 99.10% +0.41pp #44
Show all years (2000-2025)
* 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 +43.3% GDP growth 6.2% C/A balance 9.1%
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

Iceland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. 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 Iceland's primary completion rate?

Iceland's primary completion rate was 98.38% in 2025. Ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest primary completion rate in Iceland?

Iceland's primary completion rate peaked at 99.71% in 2000.

What was the lowest primary completion rate in Iceland?

The lowest primary completion rate in Iceland was 98.38% in 2025.

How does Iceland rank in primary completion rate?

Iceland ranks 52nd 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 Iceland in 2025?

Iceland's primary completion rate is projected to reach 98.38% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the primary completion rate of Iceland in 2025?

The primary completion rate of Iceland in 2025 was 98.38%. This ranks 52nd in the world.

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APA
Iceland Primary Completion Rate. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/iceland/primary-completion-rate
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_iceland_primary-completion-rate, title = {Iceland Primary Completion Rate}, url = {https://historysaid.com/iceland/primary-completion-rate}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }