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Lesotho Primary Completion Rate

Primary completion rate (% of relevant age group)  SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS

62.07% −4.89pp (-7.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #146 Global Peak 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.

Data & projection

Year Primary Completion Rate YoY change Rank
2026* trend 59.07% - -
2025* trend 62.07% - -
2025 62.07% −4.89pp #146
2023 66.96% −3.62pp #123
2022 70.58% −8.13pp #120
2021 78.70% +4.93pp #120
2020 73.77% −6.60pp #119
2019 80.37% −11.95pp #120
2018 92.32% +13.72pp #92
2016 78.59% +2.19pp #121
2015 76.40% −3.09pp #110
2014 79.49% −2.36pp #115
2013 81.84% +0.06pp #109
2012 81.78% −0.12pp #108
2011 81.90% +0.70pp #106
2010 81.20% +1.97pp #103
2009 79.24% −0.36pp #105
Show all years (1971-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +18.0% GDP growth 2.9% C/A balance 3.9%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

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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@misc{historysaid_lesotho_primary-completion-rate, title = {Lesotho Primary Completion Rate}, url = {https://historysaid.com/lesotho/primary-completion-rate}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }