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Philippines Primary Completion Rate

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

81.96% −9.49pp (-10.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #127 Global Peak 108.33% (2018) Source World Bank

Philippines Primary Completion Rate (1981–2025)

Overview

Philippines's primary completion rate stood at 81.96% in 2025, a decline of +9.49pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 81.96% by 2025. Philippines ranked 127th globally.

Data & projection

Year Primary Completion Rate YoY change Rank
2027* trend 77.99% - -
2026* trend 79.97% - -
2025* trend 81.96% - -
2025 81.96% −9.49pp #127
2024 91.45% +14.20pp #46
2023 77.25% −9.08pp #112
2022 86.33% −2.74pp #109
2021 89.08% −6.38pp #103
2020 95.46% −3.92pp #76
2019 99.37% −8.96pp #40
2018 108.33% +5.86pp #6
2017 102.47% +10.86pp #22
2014 91.61% +4.19pp #99
2009 87.43% −0.19pp #90
2008 87.62% +1.36pp #89
2007 86.25% −0.68pp #90
2006 86.94% −2.46pp #82
2005 89.39% −0.11pp #88
Show all years (1981-2025)
* 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 +11.5% GDP growth 6.9% C/A balance 2.7%
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

Philippines matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. 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 Philippines's primary completion rate?

Philippines's primary completion rate was 81.96% in 2025. Ranked 127th globally. This represents a 10.4% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest primary completion rate in Philippines?

Philippines's primary completion rate peaked at 108.33% in 2018.

What was the lowest primary completion rate in Philippines?

The lowest primary completion rate in Philippines was 77.25% in 2023.

How does Philippines rank in primary completion rate?

Philippines ranks 127th 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 Philippines in 2025?

Philippines's primary completion rate is projected to reach 81.96% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the primary completion rate of Philippines in 2025?

The primary completion rate of Philippines in 2025 was 81.96%. This ranks 127th in the world.

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