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Zambia Primary Completion Rate

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

81.83% −7.58pp (-8.5%)
Year 2013 Rank #110 Global Peak 98.69% (2010) Source World Bank

Zambia Primary Completion Rate (1972–2013)

Overview

Zambia's primary completion rate stood at 81.83% in 2013, a decline of +7.58pp from 2012. Zambia ranked 110th globally.

Data & projection

Year Primary Completion Rate YoY change Rank
2013 81.83% −7.58pp #110
2012 89.41% +1.09pp #100
2011 88.32% −10.37pp #95
2010 98.69% +13.28pp #49
2009 85.41% −5.70pp #94
2008 91.11% +3.97pp #82
2007 87.14% +3.73pp #89
2006 83.41% +1.61pp #89
2005 81.79% +11.34pp #95
2004 70.45% +10.71pp #104
2002 59.74% −0.63pp #107
2000 60.37% −2.57pp #93
1999 62.94% −2.64pp #45
1998 65.59% −24.04pp #24
1986 89.63% −1.38pp #10
Show all years (1972-2013)

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 +128.8% GDP growth 6.2% C/A balance 11.9%
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

Zambia 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 Zambia's primary completion rate?

Zambia's primary completion rate was 81.83% in 2013. Ranked 110th globally. This represents a 8.5% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest primary completion rate in Zambia?

Zambia's primary completion rate peaked at 98.69% in 2010.

What was the lowest primary completion rate in Zambia?

The lowest primary completion rate in Zambia was 59.74% in 2002.

How does Zambia rank in primary completion rate?

Zambia ranks 110th globally in primary completion rate as of 2013.

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 primary completion rate of Zambia in 2013?

The primary completion rate of Zambia in 2013 was 81.83%. This ranks 110th in the world.

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