The data for 2024 forecasts indicate very high retention rates in countries like South Korea, Colombia, Singapore, and Finland, with percentages approaching or exceeding 99%. Year-on-year variations reveal growth in countries such as Montenegro, Guatemala, and Kuwait, despite some minor declines recorded in other nations like Slovenia, United Kingdom, and Malta. Over the past five years, consistent improvements were observed in countries such as Albania and Burkina Faso. Despite positive trends, some regions like Burundi show significant room for improvement, indicating disparities in educational attainment.
Considering these trends, several factors will be critical in shaping future outcomes: policy interventions in educational infrastructure, socio-economic developments, and international collaborations aiming to improve retention rates. Addressing socio-economic and regional disparities will be crucial for boosting the overall educational progression worldwide.
Top countries in Share of Children Who Eventually Reach Grade 5 by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Children at the Entrance Age for the First Grade of Primary Education | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 99.89 | 2023 | +0.06% | +0.11% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Colombia | 99.89 | 2023 | +1.02% | +1.01% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Singapore | 99.82 | 2023 | +0.022% | +0.042% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Finland | 99.78 | 2023 | +0.00018% | +0.023% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czechia | 99.77 | 2023 | |||
| 6 | 6 Estonia | 99.76 | 2023 | +0.0014% | +0.039% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 99.75 | 2023 | +0.11% | +0.035% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 99.64 | 2023 | +0.03% | -0.032% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ecuador | 99.64 | 2021 | +0.91% | +1.28% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Macau | 99.55 | 2023 |
