In 2023, Slovenia, Estonia, Latvia, and Montenegro topped the global share of children reaching Grade 5, maintaining nearly 100% completion rates. Countries like Bosnia and Herzegovina and Guatemala showed the most improvement, with variations of 0.72% and 3.73%, respectively. Meanwhile, negative trends were observed in countries like South Africa and Cuba, with declines of 0.48% and 0.5%. Over the last five years, many nations have experienced consistent growth, indicating collective progress towards educational sustainability, though challenges remain for countries with lower rates like Benin and Burundi.
For future trends, watch for:
- Potential improvements in regions with developing education systems as they implement new educational reforms.
- Stability and slight increases in countries with already high completion rates, as they aim to maintain or reach full coverage.
- Fluctuations in countries facing socio-economic and political challenges, influencing their educational trajectories.
Top countries in Share of Children Who Eventually Reach Grade 5 by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Girls at the Entrance Age for the First Grade of Primary Education | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Slovenia | 99.99 | 2023 | +0.064% | +0.026% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Estonia | 99.98 | 2023 | +0.09% | +0.011% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Latvia | 99.98 | 2023 | +0.27% | +0.55% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Montenegro | 99.98 | 2021 | +1.34% | +0.042% | View data |
| 5 | 5 East Timor | 99.96 | 2023 | +0.99% | +0.76% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 99.94 | 2023 | +0.028% | +0.024% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Egypt | 99.93 | 2023 | +0.000077% | +0.036% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Morocco | 99.88 | 2023 | +0.53% | +0.59% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bolivia | 99.88 | 2023 | +0.4% | +0.19% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 99.86 | 2023 | +0.00018% | +0.083% | View data |
