The global education landscape shows significant variation in the share of the population that has completed primary education. Countries like Uzbekistan and Czechia have nearly universal completion rates, while regions like Mali and Senegal lag considerably, with rates below 25%. Notable improvements are observed in countries such as Pakistan and Indonesia, with considerable year-on-year increases. Conversely, regions like Zimbabwe and Senegal show declines. For the last five years, continuous improvement is expected, with some regions struggling due to socioeconomic challenges affecting educational accessibility.
Future trends to watch include:
- Efforts in improving educational infrastructure in developing countries could further increase completion rates.
- Digital learning tools may play a significant role in reaching underrepresented populations.
- Economic factors will continue to influence educational success, requiring policy interventions to bridge the gaps.
Top countries in Share of Population Having at Least Completed Primary Education by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Persons Aged 25+ | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Uzbekistan | 100 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 2 | 2 Czechia | 99.86 | 2023 | |||
| 3 | 3 Norway | 99.73 | 2023 | +0.0045% | +0.0056% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Malta | 99.62 | 2023 | +0.03% | +0.14% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Andorra | 99.15 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 6 | 6 Romania | 98.93 | 2023 | +0.04% | +0.034% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 98.59 | 2023 | +0.015% | +0.014% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Azerbaijan | 98.53 | 2023 | +0.0059% | +0.0084% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Oman | 98.44 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 10 | 10 United States | 97.85 | 2023 | +0.0071% | -0.24% | View data |
