Iceland Primary Completion Rate
Primary completion rate (% of relevant age group) SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS
Iceland's primary completion rate was 98.38% in 2025, ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Iceland's Primary Completion Rate, as recorded by the World Bank, has witnessed a relatively stable trend over the past 25 years, with a slight decline from its peak of 99.71% in 2000 to 98.38% in 2025. This decline positions Iceland at the 52nd spot globally, below peers like Panama with a rate of 98.60% and above Finland with a rate of 98.31%. Notably, the country's all-time peak was achieved in the year 2000, a period characterized by economic growth and investment in education. In contrast, the decrease in the completion rate may be attributed to various factors, including demographic changes and shifts in education policies. As Iceland continues to navigate the challenges of a changing demographic landscape, a further decline in the Primary Completion Rate may be mitigated by policies aimed at increasing access to quality education, particularly for disadvantaged populations.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Iceland's primary completion rate was 98.38% in 2025. Ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year.
Iceland's primary completion rate peaked at 99.71% in 2000.
The lowest primary completion rate in Iceland was 98.38% in 2025.
Iceland ranks 52nd globally in primary completion rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Iceland's primary completion rate is projected to reach 98.38% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary completion rate of Iceland in 2025 was 98.38%. This ranks 52nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_iceland_primary-completion-rate,
title = {Iceland Primary Completion Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/iceland/primary-completion-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}