United Kingdom Primary Completion Rate
Primary completion rate (% of relevant age group) SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS
Overview
United Kingdom's primary completion rate stood at 101.50% in 2025, a rise of +0.08pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 101.50% by 2025. United Kingdom ranked 32nd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Completion Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 101.82% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 101.50% | - | - |
| 2025 | 101.50% | +0.08pp | #32 |
| 2023 | 101.42% | +1.04pp | #23 |
| 2022 | 100.38% | +0.82pp | #34 |
| 2021 | 99.56% | +0.01pp | #38 |
| 2020 | 99.55% | −0.70pp | #37 |
| 2019 | 100.26% | +1.72pp | #31 |
| 2018 | 98.54% | +0.08pp | #48 |
| 2017 | 98.46% | −0.11pp | #50 |
| 2016 | 98.58% | −0.33pp | #51 |
| 2015 | 98.91% | – | #47 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
United Kingdom matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1985. 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
United Kingdom's primary completion rate was 101.50% in 2025. Ranked 32nd globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.
United Kingdom's primary completion rate peaked at 101.50% in 2025.
The lowest primary completion rate in United Kingdom was 98.46% in 2017.
United Kingdom ranks 32nd globally in primary completion rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
United Kingdom's primary completion rate is projected to reach 101.50% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary completion rate of United Kingdom in 2025 was 101.50%. This ranks 32nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_united-kingdom_primary-completion-rate,
title = {United Kingdom Primary Completion Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/united-kingdom/primary-completion-rate},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}