The data on global persistence to the last grade of primary education shows significant regional disparities. Austria leads with nearly universal primary grade persistence, followed by countries like Colombia and South Korea. Europe shows strong performance overall, while many African countries, such as Burundi and Senegal, report significantly lower persistence. Year-on-year variations highlight improvements in countries like Liechtenstein and Colombia, whereas declines are noted in the United Kingdom and Belarus. Over a five-year period, persistence rates have generally increased globally, although some regions still face challenges.
Future trends to watch:
- Continued improvement is expected in countries currently experiencing positive growth, like Colombia and Qatar.
- Potential challenges may arise in countries with ongoing conflicts or economic instability, which could impact educational persistence rates negatively.
- Efforts to enhance educational access and quality in underperforming regions could drive significant changes in persistence rates over the next decade.
Top countries in Persistence to Last Grade of Primary Education by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Cohort | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Austria | 99.97 | 2023 | +0.085% | +0.038% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Colombia | 99.93 | 2023 | +1.02% | +1.01% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 99.9 | 2023 | +0.064% | +0.11% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 99.88 | 2023 | +0.14% | +0.069% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 99.79 | 2023 | +0.0089% | -0.0089% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Egypt | 99.75 | 2023 | +0.0001% | +0.15% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Estonia | 99.72 | 2023 | +0.0017% | +0.054% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 99.67 | 2023 | +0.00019% | +0.019% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czechia | 99.52 | 2023 | |||
| 10 | 10 Ecuador | 99.5 | 2021 | +0.98% | +1.59% | View data |
