Pakistan Primary Completion Rate
Primary completion rate (% of relevant age group) SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Pakistan's primary completion rate was 75.03% in 2025. Ranked 136th globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from the previous year.
Pakistan's primary completion rate peaked at 75.03% in 2025.
The lowest primary completion rate in Pakistan was 51.67% in 2009.
Pakistan ranks 136th globally in primary completion rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Pakistan's primary completion rate is projected to reach 75.03% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary completion rate of Pakistan in 2025 was 75.03%. This ranks 136th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_pakistan_primary-completion-rate,
title = {Pakistan Primary Completion Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/pakistan/primary-completion-rate},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}