Romania Primary Completion Rate
Primary completion rate (% of relevant age group) SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS
Romania's primary completion rate was 78.60% in 2025, ranked 130th globally. This represents a 2.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Romania's primary completion rate stood at 78.60% in 2025, a decline of +2.37pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 78.60% by 2025. Romania ranked 130th globally.
Romania's Primary Completion Rate has experienced a significant decline over the past two decades, from its peak of 104.98% in 2001 to the current rate of 78.60% in 2025. This represents a 24.38% decrease, ranking Romania #130 globally. The country's closest peer, Côte d'Ivoire, boasts a slightly higher completion rate of 79.75% in 2025. Romania's completion rate exceeded 93% in 2000, indicating a substantial drop in the following years. The sharp decline is a cause for concern, as it suggests that many students are not completing their primary education. To reverse this trend, the Romanian government could focus on improving education infrastructure and addressing the root causes of low completion rates, such as poverty and lack of access to education. If these challenges are not addressed, the current trajectory may continue, with long-term implications for Romania's economic and social development.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Completion Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 76.90% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 78.60% | - | - |
| 2025 | 78.60% | −2.37pp | #130 |
| 2023 | 80.97% | −1.90pp | #107 |
| 2022 | 82.86% | −6.07pp | #114 |
| 2021 | 88.93% | +2.22pp | #105 |
| 2020 | 86.71% | −0.84pp | #104 |
| 2019 | 87.55% | −0.44pp | #108 |
| 2018 | 87.99% | −1.27pp | #107 |
| 2016 | 89.26% | −3.71pp | #106 |
| 2015 | 92.97% | −2.27pp | #92 |
| 2012 | 95.24% | −3.07pp | #82 |
| 2011 | 98.32% | +1.37pp | #52 |
| 2010 | 96.95% | +1.25pp | #63 |
| 2009 | 95.70% | +5.38pp | #71 |
| 2008 | 90.32% | −2.25pp | #85 |
| 2006 | 92.56% | +0.10pp | #73 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Romania matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw primary completion rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Romania's primary completion rate was 78.60% in 2025. Ranked 130th globally. This represents a 2.9% decrease from the previous year.
Romania's primary completion rate peaked at 104.98% in 2001.
The lowest primary completion rate in Romania was 78.60% in 2025.
Romania ranks 130th globally in primary completion rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Romania's primary completion rate is projected to reach 78.60% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary completion rate of Romania in 2025 was 78.60%. This ranks 130th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_romania_primary-completion-rate,
title = {Romania Primary Completion Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/romania/primary-completion-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}