The data reveals high male persistence to the last grade of primary education in many countries, with Austria, Spain, Czechia, and Estonia showcasing near-perfect rates above 99%. Analyzing the variations from 2023, countries like Israel, Colombia, and Lebanon showed significant improvement, while others like Serbia and Ukraine experienced declines. Emerging countries such as Guatemala and El Salvador demonstrated notable increases, indicating progress in educational retention. Conversely, African nations like Burkina Faso, Benin, and Rwanda displayed lower persistence rates, highlighting regional educational challenges.
Future trends to watch involve monitoring ongoing improvements in countries with rising educational investments, particularly in Africa and Southeast Asia, and assessing the impact of global educational programs aimed at boosting male completion rates in primary education.
Top countries in Male Persistence to Last Grade of Primary Education by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Cohort | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Austria | 99.94 | 2023 | +0.1% | +0.037% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 99.81 | 2023 | +0.011% | +0.018% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czechia | 99.76 | 2023 | |||
| 4 | 4 Estonia | 99.7 | 2023 | +0.0018% | +0.095% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Israel | 99.68 | 2023 | +0.012% | +0.14% | View data |
| 6 | 6 South Korea | 99.64 | 2023 | +0.029% | +0.057% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 99.54 | 2023 | +0.000011% | -0.013% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Egypt | 99.52 | 2023 | +0.0001% | +0.2% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 99.51 | 2023 | +0.00019% | -0.038% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 99.45 | 2023 | +0.0085% | -0.063% | View data |
