Norway Primary Completion Rate
Primary completion rate (% of relevant age group) SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS
Overview
Norway's primary completion rate stood at 98.90% in 2025, a decline of +0.03pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 98.90% by 2025. Norway ranked 45th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Completion Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 98.82% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 98.90% | - | - |
| 2025 | 98.90% | −0.03pp | #45 |
| 2023 | 98.93% | −0.35pp | #42 |
| 2022 | 99.28% | +0.07pp | #48 |
| 2021 | 99.20% | +0.02pp | #43 |
| 2020 | 99.18% | −0.15pp | #39 |
| 2019 | 99.34% | −0.14pp | #41 |
| 2018 | 99.48% | −0.02pp | #42 |
| 2017 | 99.50% | +0.29pp | #36 |
| 2016 | 99.21% | −0.35pp | #46 |
| 2015 | 99.56% | −0.17pp | #35 |
| 2014 | 99.73% | −0.08pp | #34 |
| 2013 | 99.80% | +0.15pp | #32 |
| 2012 | 99.66% | −0.18pp | #38 |
| 2011 | 99.84% | +0.10pp | #39 |
| 2010 | 99.73% | −0.54pp | #37 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Norway matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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
Norway's primary completion rate was 98.90% in 2025. Ranked 45th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from the previous year.
Norway's primary completion rate peaked at 100.27% in 2009.
The lowest primary completion rate in Norway was 98.70% in 2003.
Norway ranks 45th globally in primary completion rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Norway's primary completion rate is projected to reach 98.90% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary completion rate of Norway in 2025 was 98.90%. This ranks 45th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_norway_primary-completion-rate,
title = {Norway Primary Completion Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/norway/primary-completion-rate},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}