Jamaica Primary Completion Rate
Primary completion rate (% of relevant age group) SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS
Overview
Jamaica's primary completion rate stood at 76.85% in 2025, a decline of +4.22pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 76.85% by 2025. Jamaica ranked 132nd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Completion Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 75.58% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 76.85% | - | - |
| 2025 | 76.85% | −4.22pp | #132 |
| 2023 | 81.07% | +2.48pp | #106 |
| 2020 | 78.59% | −7.45pp | #112 |
| 2019 | 86.05% | −0.23pp | #112 |
| 2018 | 86.28% | −1.50pp | #112 |
| 2017 | 87.79% | +1.30pp | #103 |
| 2016 | 86.49% | −0.55pp | #110 |
| 2015 | 87.03% | −2.91pp | #105 |
| 2014 | 89.94% | −4.81pp | #102 |
| 2013 | 94.75% | −4.01pp | #82 |
| 2012 | 98.76% | +10.99pp | #49 |
| 2011 | 87.77% | −1.52pp | #97 |
| 2010 | 89.29% | +7.99pp | #88 |
| 2009 | 81.30% | −2.51pp | #101 |
| 2007 | 83.81% | +3.67pp | #92 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Jamaica matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. 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
Jamaica's primary completion rate was 76.85% in 2025. Ranked 132nd globally. This represents a 5.2% decrease from the previous year.
Jamaica's primary completion rate peaked at 98.76% in 2012.
The lowest primary completion rate in Jamaica was 76.85% in 2025.
Jamaica ranks 132nd globally in primary completion rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Jamaica's primary completion rate is projected to reach 76.85% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary completion rate of Jamaica in 2025 was 76.85%. This ranks 132nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jamaica_primary-completion-rate,
title = {Jamaica Primary Completion Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jamaica/primary-completion-rate},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}