Tajikistan Primary Completion Rate
Primary completion rate (% of relevant age group) SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS
Tajikistan's primary completion rate was 91.58% in 2017, ranked 86th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from 2016. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2017.
Overview
Tajikistan's primary completion rate stood at 91.58% in 2017, a rise of +0.68pp from 2016. Tajikistan ranked 86th globally.
Tajikistan’s primary completion rate stood at 91.58 % in 2017, placing it 86th in the world and just below peers such as Mauritius (91.76 %) and Bolivia (91.36 %). The indicator has fluctuated markedly over the 20‑year span, falling to an all‑time trough of 67.19 % in 1997 before climbing to a historic peak of 104.46 % in 2011, a level that exceeds the conventional 100 % benchmark because of over‑age enrolments and repeaters. The early post‑Soviet decline reflected weakened fiscal capacity and disrupted school feeding programs, while the subsequent rebound coincided with expanded budgetary allocations for education and targeted literacy campaigns. Although the 2017 figure remains slightly below the 2011 apex, it still exceeds the 1995 level of 97.57 %, indicating sustained progress. Continued investment in teacher training and rural infrastructure will be essential to maintain the upward trajectory and close the remaining gap with the highest‑performing peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Completion Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 91.58% | +0.68pp | #86 |
| 2016 | 90.90% | −1.35pp | #100 |
| 2015 | 92.26% | +0.18pp | #94 |
| 2014 | 92.07% | −2.75pp | #97 |
| 2012 | 94.82% | −9.64pp | #84 |
| 2011 | 104.46% | +4.35pp | #12 |
| 2010 | 100.11% | +3.85pp | #30 |
| 2009 | 96.27% | +0.85pp | #64 |
| 2008 | 95.42% | +2.38pp | #67 |
| 2007 | 93.03% | −7.42pp | #76 |
| 2006 | 100.45% | +2.60pp | #29 |
| 2005 | 97.85% | +5.55pp | #58 |
| 2004 | 92.30% | −3.45pp | #80 |
| 2003 | 95.75% | −0.49pp | #62 |
| 2002 | 96.24% | +1.28pp | #59 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tajikistan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. 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
Tajikistan's primary completion rate was 91.58% in 2017. Ranked 86th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from the previous year.
Tajikistan's primary completion rate peaked at 104.46% in 2011.
The lowest primary completion rate in Tajikistan was 67.19% in 1997.
Tajikistan ranks 86th globally in primary completion rate as of 2017.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The primary completion rate of Tajikistan in 2017 was 91.58%. This ranks 86th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tajikistan_primary-completion-rate,
title = {Tajikistan Primary Completion Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tajikistan/primary-completion-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}