Primary completion rate (% of relevant age group) SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS
62.07%−4.89pp (-7.3%)
Year 2025Rank #146 GlobalPeak 92.32% (2018)Source World Bank
Lesotho Primary Completion Rate (1971–2025)
Overview
Lesotho's primary completion rate stood at 62.07% in 2025, a decline of +4.89pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 62.07% by 2025. Lesotho ranked 146th globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Lesotho matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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 Lesotho's primary completion rate?▾
Lesotho's primary completion rate was 62.07% in 2025. Ranked 146th globally. This represents a 7.3% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest primary completion rate in Lesotho?▾
Lesotho's primary completion rate peaked at 92.32% in 2018.
What was the lowest primary completion rate in Lesotho?▾
The lowest primary completion rate in Lesotho was 32.19% in 1971.
How does Lesotho rank in primary completion rate?▾
Lesotho ranks 146th 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 Lesotho in 2025?▾
Lesotho's primary completion rate is projected to reach 62.07% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the primary completion rate of Lesotho in 2025?▾
The primary completion rate of Lesotho in 2025 was 62.07%. This ranks 146th in the world.
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Lesotho Primary Completion Rate. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/lesotho/primary-completion-rate
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@misc{historysaid_lesotho_primary-completion-rate,
title = {Lesotho Primary Completion Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lesotho/primary-completion-rate},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}