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Zimbabwe Primary Completion Rate

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

84.37% −1.59pp (-1.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #119 Global Peak 100.80% (2001) Source World Bank

Zimbabwe Primary Completion Rate (1984–2025)

Overview

Zimbabwe's primary completion rate stood at 84.37% in 2025, a decline of +1.59pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 84.37% by 2025. Zimbabwe ranked 119th globally.

Data & projection

Year Primary Completion Rate YoY change Rank
2027* trend 83.85% - -
2026* trend 84.11% - -
2025* trend 84.37% - -
2025 84.37% −1.59pp #119
2024 85.96% +0.76pp #57
2023 85.20% +2.00pp #104
2022 83.20% +0.16pp #112
2021 83.03% −5.31pp #115
2020 88.34% +1.51pp #102
2019 86.83% −1.04pp #110
2018 87.87% −0.06pp #108
2017 87.93% −0.99pp #102
2016 88.92% −0.32pp #107
2015 89.24% +3.18pp #101
2014 86.06% −1.01pp #107
2013 87.07% +0.09pp #104
2012 86.98% −6.73pp #101
2003 93.71% −1.53pp #70
Show all years (1984-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 736.1% GDP growth 1.7% Unemployment 9.4%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Zimbabwe matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw primary completion rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zimbabwe's primary completion rate?

Zimbabwe's primary completion rate was 84.37% in 2025. Ranked 119th globally. This represents a 1.9% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest primary completion rate in Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe's primary completion rate peaked at 100.80% in 2001.

What was the lowest primary completion rate in Zimbabwe?

The lowest primary completion rate in Zimbabwe was 83.03% in 2021.

How does Zimbabwe rank in primary completion rate?

Zimbabwe ranks 119th 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 Zimbabwe in 2025?

Zimbabwe's primary completion rate is projected to reach 84.37% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the primary completion rate of Zimbabwe in 2025?

The primary completion rate of Zimbabwe in 2025 was 84.37%. This ranks 119th in the world.

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