Jordan Primary Completion Rate
Primary completion rate (% of relevant age group) SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS
Jordan's primary completion rate was 96.62% in 2025, ranked 74th globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2002–2025.
Overview
Jordan's primary completion rate stood at 96.62% in 2025, a decline of +0.42pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 96.62% by 2025. Jordan ranked 74th globally.
Jordan’s primary completion rate has risen steadily over the past two decades, climbing from 85.65 % in 2002 to 96.62 % in 2025, which places the kingdom 74th in the world. The upward trajectory peaked in 2020 at 97.65 %, while the lowest point occurred in 2011 at 85.31 %, reflecting the impact of regional instability and fiscal constraints during that period. The recent figure of 96.62 % aligns closely with peer performances, matching Gibraltar’s 96.62 % and trailing slightly behind Azerbaijan’s 96.75 % and Grenada’s 96.84 %. Consistent policy emphasis on universal primary education, expanded school infrastructure, and targeted subsidies for vulnerable households have underpinned this progress. Maintaining the current pace will likely keep Jordan near the top of its peer group, but further improvements could hinge on addressing teacher shortages and enhancing learning outcomes to convert high enrollment into quality education.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Completion Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 96.43% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 96.53% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 96.62% | - | - |
| 2025 | 96.62% | −0.42pp | #74 |
| 2024 | 97.05% | −0.12pp | #29 |
| 2023 | 97.17% | +1.39pp | #58 |
| 2022 | 95.78% | −1.18pp | #77 |
| 2021 | 96.96% | −0.69pp | #66 |
| 2020 | 97.65% | +0.88pp | #60 |
| 2019 | 96.77% | +1.04pp | #64 |
| 2018 | 95.72% | +1.33pp | #74 |
| 2017 | 94.40% | +0.10pp | #78 |
| 2016 | 94.29% | −0.08pp | #88 |
| 2014 | 94.38% | +5.13pp | #88 |
| 2013 | 89.25% | +3.94pp | #100 |
| 2011 | 85.31% | −9.63pp | #103 |
| 2008 | 94.94% | −1.87pp | #72 |
| 2007 | 96.80% | +3.56pp | #62 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Jordan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. 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
Jordan's primary completion rate was 96.62% in 2025. Ranked 74th globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year.
Jordan's primary completion rate peaked at 97.65% in 2020.
The lowest primary completion rate in Jordan was 85.31% in 2011.
Jordan ranks 74th globally in primary completion rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Jordan's primary completion rate is projected to reach 96.62% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary completion rate of Jordan in 2025 was 96.62%. This ranks 74th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jordan_primary-completion-rate,
title = {Jordan Primary Completion Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jordan/primary-completion-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}