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Panama Primary Completion Rate

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

98.60% +5.32pp (+5.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #51 Global Peak 101.18% (2012) Source World Bank

Panama Primary Completion Rate (1970–2025)

Overview

Panama's primary completion rate stood at 98.60% in 2025, a rise of +5.32pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 98.60% by 2025. Panama ranked 51st globally.

Data & projection

Year Primary Completion Rate YoY change Rank
2026* trend 100.45% - -
2025* trend 98.60% - -
2025 98.60% +5.32pp #51
2023 93.28% +0.23pp #86
2022 93.05% −2.19pp #97
2021 95.24% +7.76pp #77
2020 87.48% +0.70pp #103
2019 86.78% −3.48pp #111
2017 90.26% −6.47pp #93
2014 96.73% −3.07pp #63
2013 99.80% −1.38pp #33
2012 101.18% +1.82pp #29
2011 99.37% +4.15pp #44
2010 95.22% −4.11pp #74
2009 99.33% +0.25pp #36
2008 99.08% +3.54pp #42
2007 95.54% +4.69pp #67
Show all years (1970-2025)
* 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 +17.9% GDP growth 2.9% C/A balance 0.2%
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

Panama matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1994. 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 Panama's primary completion rate?

Panama's primary completion rate was 98.60% in 2025. Ranked 51st globally. This represents a 5.7% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest primary completion rate in Panama?

Panama's primary completion rate peaked at 101.18% in 2012.

What was the lowest primary completion rate in Panama?

The lowest primary completion rate in Panama was 66.05% in 1970.

How does Panama rank in primary completion rate?

Panama ranks 51st 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 Panama in 2025?

Panama's primary completion rate is projected to reach 98.60% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the primary completion rate of Panama in 2025?

The primary completion rate of Panama in 2025 was 98.60%. This ranks 51st in the world.

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Panama Primary Completion Rate. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/panama/primary-completion-rate
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@misc{historysaid_panama_primary-completion-rate, title = {Panama Primary Completion Rate}, url = {https://historysaid.com/panama/primary-completion-rate}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }