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Saudi Arabia Primary Completion Rate

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

107.78% +8.42pp (+8.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #15 Global Peak 128.30% (2012) Source World Bank

Saudi Arabia Primary Completion Rate (1979–2025)

Overview

Saudi Arabia's primary completion rate stood at 107.78% in 2025, a rise of +8.42pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 107.78% by 2025. Saudi Arabia ranked 15th globally.

Data & projection

Year Primary Completion Rate YoY change Rank
2027* trend 110.66% - -
2026* trend 109.22% - -
2025* trend 107.78% - -
2025 107.78% +8.42pp #15
2024 99.36% −20.48pp #17
2022 119.84% +23.20pp #2
2021 96.64% −0.34pp #69
2020 96.99% −1.66pp #65
2019 98.65% −3.18pp #50
2018 101.82% +0.69pp #23
2017 101.14% +3.51pp #28
2013 97.63% −30.67pp #57
2012 128.30% +5.96pp #1
2011 122.33% +8.75pp #1
2008 113.58% +4.60pp #6
2007 108.98% +8.36pp #5
2005 100.62% +37.08pp #36
1979 63.55% #23
* 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 +21.1% GDP growth 5.8% C/A balance 22.8%
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

Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia's primary completion rate?

Saudi Arabia's primary completion rate was 107.78% in 2025. Ranked 15th globally. This represents a 8.5% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest primary completion rate in Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia's primary completion rate peaked at 128.30% in 2012.

What was the lowest primary completion rate in Saudi Arabia?

The lowest primary completion rate in Saudi Arabia was 63.55% in 1979.

How does Saudi Arabia rank in primary completion rate?

Saudi Arabia ranks 15th 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 Saudi Arabia in 2025?

Saudi Arabia's primary completion rate is projected to reach 107.78% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the primary completion rate of Saudi Arabia in 2025?

The primary completion rate of Saudi Arabia in 2025 was 107.78%. This ranks 15th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_saudi-arabia_primary-completion-rate, title = {Saudi Arabia Primary Completion Rate}, url = {https://historysaid.com/saudi-arabia/primary-completion-rate}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }