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Nepal Primary Completion Rate

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

109.44% −2.79pp (-2.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #14 Global Peak 118.47% (2019) Source World Bank

Nepal Primary Completion Rate (1988–2025)

Overview

Nepal's primary completion rate stood at 109.44% in 2025, a decline of +2.79pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 116.47% by 2026. Nepal ranked 14th globally.

Data & projection

Year Primary Completion Rate YoY change Rank
2028* trend 121.95% - -
2027* trend 119.21% - -
2026* trend 116.47% - -
2025 109.44% −2.79pp #14
2024 112.23% −4.75pp #5
2023 116.98% +15.47pp #3
2022 101.51% +0.42pp #25
2021 101.09% −17.38pp #23
2019 118.47% +3.47pp #2
2017 115.00% −3.09pp #3
2016 118.09% +5.81pp #6
2015 112.28% +3.04pp #3
2014 109.24% +2.90pp #8
2013 106.34% +0.20pp #13
2012 106.14% +26.18pp #12
2008 79.95% +4.98pp #96
2006 74.97% +3.17pp #96
2005 71.80% +3.34pp #104
Show all years (1988-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 8.8% GDP growth 0.4% Unemployment 10.7%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Nepal matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw primary completion rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nepal's primary completion rate?

Nepal's primary completion rate was 109.44% in 2025. Ranked 14th globally. This represents a 2.5% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest primary completion rate in Nepal?

Nepal's primary completion rate peaked at 118.47% in 2019.

What was the lowest primary completion rate in Nepal?

The lowest primary completion rate in Nepal was 45.38% in 1988.

How does Nepal rank in primary completion rate?

Nepal ranks 14th 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 Nepal in 2026?

Nepal's primary completion rate is projected to reach 116.47% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the primary completion rate of Nepal in 2025?

The primary completion rate of Nepal in 2025 was 109.44%. This ranks 14th in the world.

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