Ukraine Primary Completion Rate
Primary completion rate (% of relevant age group) SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS
Ukraine's primary completion rate was 89.29% in 2021, ranked 102nd globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2021.
Overview
Ukraine's primary completion rate stood at 89.29% in 2021, a decline of +0.47pp from 2020. Ukraine ranked 102nd globally.
Ukraine’s primary completion rate has fallen markedly since the early 2000s, descending from an all‑time peak of 119.97 % in 2005 to a trough of 83.91 % in 2018, before rebounding to 89.29 % in 2021, which places the country 102nd globally. The 2021 figure is slightly below that of Lao PDR (89.70 %) and marginally above the Philippines (89.08 %), indicating that Ukraine now performs at a level comparable to other lower‑middle‑income economies in the region. The steep decline after the mid‑2000s reflects the combined impact of economic instability, demographic shifts and disruptions to the education system, while the modest recovery since 2018 suggests gradual improvements in school attendance and policy focus on universal primary education. Continued investment in infrastructure, teacher training and conflict‑affected areas will be essential to sustain the upward trajectory and push the completion rate beyond the current plateau.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Completion Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89.29% | −0.47pp | #102 |
| 2020 | 89.76% | +0.70pp | #98 |
| 2019 | 89.05% | +5.14pp | #104 |
| 2018 | 83.91% | −3.63pp | #116 |
| 2017 | 87.53% | +1.37pp | #104 |
| 2016 | 86.16% | −2.42pp | #111 |
| 2015 | 88.58% | −7.64pp | #103 |
| 2014 | 96.21% | −2.41pp | #70 |
| 2013 | 98.62% | +1.32pp | #46 |
| 2012 | 97.31% | −4.00pp | #62 |
| 2011 | 101.31% | +1.29pp | #25 |
| 2010 | 100.02% | −0.11pp | #32 |
| 2009 | 100.13% | −1.09pp | #30 |
| 2008 | 101.22% | −3.10pp | #29 |
| 2007 | 104.31% | −1.09pp | #13 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ukraine matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. 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
Ukraine's primary completion rate was 89.29% in 2021. Ranked 102nd globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from the previous year.
Ukraine's primary completion rate peaked at 119.97% in 2005.
The lowest primary completion rate in Ukraine was 83.91% in 2018.
Ukraine ranks 102nd globally in primary completion rate as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The primary completion rate of Ukraine in 2021 was 89.29%. This ranks 102nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ukraine_primary-completion-rate,
title = {Ukraine Primary Completion Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ukraine/primary-completion-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}