India Primary Completion Rate
Primary completion rate (% of relevant age group) SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS
India's primary completion rate was 93.84% in 2025, ranked 89th globally. This represents a 0.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
India's primary completion rate stood at 93.84% in 2025, a decline of +0.65pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 93.84% by 2025. India ranked 89th globally.
India's Primary Completion Rate has seen significant improvement over the past two decades, with the country's education sector making notable strides. The rate has fluctuated between the years, with an all-time peak of 100.72% in 2015 and an all-time trough of 74.77% in 2001. Notably, India's rate has surpassed that of several peer countries, such as Belarus, which ranked 94.15% in 2025. As of 2025, India's Primary Completion Rate stands at 93.84%, ranking 89th globally. The progress indicates a positive trend in education, although the slight dip from the 2015 peak suggests that the sector still faces challenges. The government's continued investment in education infrastructure and initiatives to improve access to quality education could further boost the Primary Completion Rate, potentially pushing India closer to the top ranks among its peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Completion Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 92.41% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 93.13% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 93.84% | - | - |
| 2025 | 93.84% | −0.65pp | #89 |
| 2024 | 94.49% | +0.67pp | #33 |
| 2023 | 93.82% | −5.59pp | #83 |
| 2021 | 99.41% | +1.26pp | #39 |
| 2020 | 98.15% | +1.94pp | #53 |
| 2019 | 96.21% | −3.16pp | #70 |
| 2017 | 99.37% | −1.07pp | #38 |
| 2016 | 100.44% | −0.28pp | #30 |
| 2015 | 100.72% | +1.16pp | #28 |
| 2014 | 99.56% | +2.16pp | #36 |
| 2013 | 97.39% | +4.09pp | #60 |
| 2011 | 93.30% | −5.55pp | #82 |
| 2009 | 98.85% | +1.12pp | #41 |
| 2008 | 97.73% | +15.19pp | #53 |
| 2003 | 82.53% | +4.60pp | #88 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
India matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2010. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw primary completion rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
India's primary completion rate was 93.84% in 2025. Ranked 89th globally. This represents a 0.7% decrease from the previous year.
India's primary completion rate peaked at 100.72% in 2015.
The lowest primary completion rate in India was 74.77% in 2001.
India ranks 89th globally in primary completion rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
India's primary completion rate is projected to reach 93.84% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary completion rate of India in 2025 was 93.84%. This ranks 89th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {India Primary Completion Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/india/primary-completion-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}