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Puerto Rico (US) Primary Completion Rate

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

74.93% −8.17pp (-9.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #137 Global Peak 88.29% (2015) Source World Bank

Puerto Rico (US) Primary Completion Rate (2015–2025)

Overview

Puerto Rico (US)'s primary completion rate stood at 74.93% in 2025, a decline of +8.17pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 74.93% by 2025. Puerto Rico (US) ranked 137th globally.

Data & projection

Year Primary Completion Rate YoY change Rank
2027* trend 72.80% - -
2026* trend 73.86% - -
2025* trend 74.93% - -
2025 74.93% −8.17pp #137
2024 83.09% +12.93pp #60
2023 70.17% −9.21pp #118
2018 79.38% −8.91pp #122
2015 88.29% #104
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 9.5% GDP growth 1.1% Unemployment 19.8%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Puerto Rico (US) matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1981. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw primary completion rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Puerto Rico (US)'s primary completion rate?

Puerto Rico (US)'s primary completion rate was 74.93% in 2025. Ranked 137th globally. This represents a 9.8% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest primary completion rate in Puerto Rico (US)?

Puerto Rico (US)'s primary completion rate peaked at 88.29% in 2015.

What was the lowest primary completion rate in Puerto Rico (US)?

The lowest primary completion rate in Puerto Rico (US) was 70.17% in 2023.

How does Puerto Rico (US) rank in primary completion rate?

Puerto Rico (US) ranks 137th 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 Puerto Rico (US) in 2025?

Puerto Rico (US)'s primary completion rate is projected to reach 74.93% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the primary completion rate of Puerto Rico (US) in 2025?

The primary completion rate of Puerto Rico (US) in 2025 was 74.93%. This ranks 137th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_puerto-rico-us_primary-completion-rate, title = {Puerto Rico (US) Primary Completion Rate}, url = {https://historysaid.com/puerto-rico-us/primary-completion-rate}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }