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Pakistan Primary Completion Rate

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

75.03% +0.89pp (+1.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #136 Global Peak 75.03% (2025) Source World Bank

Pakistan Primary Completion Rate (2005–2025)

Overview

Pakistan's primary completion rate stood at 75.03% in 2025, a rise of +0.89pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 75.03% by 2025. Pakistan ranked 136th globally.

Data & projection

Year Primary Completion Rate YoY change Rank
2027* trend 80.46% - -
2026* trend 77.75% - -
2025* trend 75.03% - -
2025 75.03% +0.89pp #136
2024 74.14% +5.49pp #67
2023 68.65% +3.70pp #120
2022 64.95% +0.53pp #124
2021 64.42% +4.87pp #130
2019 59.55% +0.84pp #139
2018 58.71% +2.92pp #136
2016 55.79% −1.15pp #140
2014 56.94% +1.60pp #134
2013 55.34% +0.21pp #134
2012 55.13% +2.93pp #131
2011 52.21% −1.30pp #129
2010 53.51% +1.83pp #128
2009 51.67% −0.51pp #126
2008 52.18% −0.36pp #123
Show all years (2005-2025)
* 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 +34.1% GDP growth 3.0% C/A balance 0.1%
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

Pakistan 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 Pakistan's primary completion rate?

Pakistan's primary completion rate was 75.03% in 2025. Ranked 136th globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest primary completion rate in Pakistan?

Pakistan's primary completion rate peaked at 75.03% in 2025.

What was the lowest primary completion rate in Pakistan?

The lowest primary completion rate in Pakistan was 51.67% in 2009.

How does Pakistan rank in primary completion rate?

Pakistan ranks 136th 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 Pakistan in 2025?

Pakistan's primary completion rate is projected to reach 75.03% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the primary completion rate of Pakistan in 2025?

The primary completion rate of Pakistan in 2025 was 75.03%. This ranks 136th in the world.

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