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Timor-Leste Primary Completion Rate

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

84.14% −9.07pp (-9.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #121 Global Peak 101.97% (2019) Source World Bank

Timor-Leste Primary Completion Rate (2008–2025)

Overview

Timor-Leste's primary completion rate stood at 84.14% in 2025, a decline of +9.07pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 84.14% by 2025. Timor-Leste ranked 121st globally.

Data & projection

Year Primary Completion Rate YoY change Rank
2026* trend 81.03% - -
2025* trend 84.14% - -
2025 84.14% −9.07pp #121
2023 93.21% +6.67pp #87
2022 86.55% −14.50pp #108
2021 101.05% +0.94pp #26
2020 100.11% −1.86pp #31
2019 101.97% +1.79pp #19
2018 100.18% +3.49pp #34
2017 96.69% −0.65pp #67
2016 97.34% −3.94pp #65
2015 101.28% +5.02pp #20
2014 96.26% +4.97pp #68
2013 91.29% +5.57pp #98
2012 85.72% +4.30pp #103
2011 81.42% +6.20pp #107
2010 75.22% −9.03pp #107
Show all years (2008-2025)
* 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 +42.4% GDP growth 5.4% C/A balance 54.8%
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

Timor-Leste matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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 Timor-Leste's primary completion rate?

Timor-Leste's primary completion rate was 84.14% in 2025. Ranked 121st globally. This represents a 9.7% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest primary completion rate in Timor-Leste?

Timor-Leste's primary completion rate peaked at 101.97% in 2019.

What was the lowest primary completion rate in Timor-Leste?

The lowest primary completion rate in Timor-Leste was 75.22% in 2010.

How does Timor-Leste rank in primary completion rate?

Timor-Leste ranks 121st 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 Timor-Leste in 2025?

Timor-Leste's primary completion rate is projected to reach 84.14% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the primary completion rate of Timor-Leste in 2025?

The primary completion rate of Timor-Leste in 2025 was 84.14%. This ranks 121st in the world.

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Timor-Leste Primary Completion Rate. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/timor-leste/primary-completion-rate
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@misc{historysaid_timor-leste_primary-completion-rate, title = {Timor-Leste Primary Completion Rate}, url = {https://historysaid.com/timor-leste/primary-completion-rate}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }