Nicaragua Primary Completion Rate
Primary completion rate (% of relevant age group) SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS
Nicaragua's primary completion rate was 82.57% in 2025, ranked 126th globally. This represents a 1.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Nicaragua's primary completion rate stood at 82.57% in 2025, a rise of +0.85pp from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 82.57% by 2025. Nicaragua ranked 126th globally.
Nicaragua’s primary completion rate has risen dramatically from a trough of 27.27 % in 1970 to a latest 2025 figure of 82.57 %, placing the country 126th in the world. The all‑time peak of 82.81 % was reached in 2010, indicating that recent progress has largely sustained the high level achieved a decade earlier. Over the 36‑year coverage period, the increase reflects sustained expansion of public schooling and targeted literacy programmes, yet the rate remains marginally below that of peers such as the Democratic Republic of Congo (83.12 %) and Micronesia, Federated States of (83.45 %). The narrow gap suggests that modest improvements in school infrastructure and teacher training could push Nicaragua into the top‑tier bracket of primary completion. Continued investment in rural education and reduction of dropout incentives will be crucial for converting the plateau into further upward movement in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Completion Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 82.57% | - | - |
| 2025 | 82.57% | +0.85pp | #126 |
| 2022 | 81.72% | −1.09pp | #115 |
| 2010 | 82.81% | +4.53pp | #100 |
| 2008 | 78.28% | −1.55pp | #100 |
| 2007 | 79.83% | +0.39pp | #97 |
| 2006 | 79.44% | +0.09pp | #94 |
| 2005 | 79.35% | +4.06pp | #99 |
| 2004 | 75.29% | +1.04pp | #98 |
| 2003 | 74.25% | −0.11pp | #91 |
| 2002 | 74.36% | +7.96pp | #95 |
| 2001 | 66.40% | +0.89pp | #94 |
| 2000 | 65.51% | −1.16pp | #87 |
| 1999 | 66.68% | +16.73pp | #43 |
| 1995 | 49.95% | −4.31pp | #34 |
| 1994 | 54.26% | +5.65pp | #35 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nicaragua 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
Nicaragua's primary completion rate was 82.57% in 2025. Ranked 126th globally. This represents a 1.0% increase from the previous year.
Nicaragua's primary completion rate peaked at 82.81% in 2010.
The lowest primary completion rate in Nicaragua was 27.27% in 1970.
Nicaragua ranks 126th globally in primary completion rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Nicaragua's primary completion rate is projected to reach 82.57% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary completion rate of Nicaragua in 2025 was 82.57%. This ranks 126th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nicaragua_primary-completion-rate,
title = {Nicaragua Primary Completion Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nicaragua/primary-completion-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}