4.1.2 Completion rate in primary education (%) in Bhutan
Bhutan: 4.1.2 Completion rate in primary education (%) was 77.8 in 2015. ▲ Rising
4.1.2 Completion rate in primary education in Bhutan, 2000–2015
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education in Bhutan is 77.8, measured in 2015. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.4% on the previous year and up 58.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education in Bhutan peaked at 77.8 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 35, in 2000.
That places Bhutan 119th out of 164 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 16 years of available data.
4.1.2 Completion rate in primary education (%) in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 35 | — |
| 2001 | 38 | +8.6% |
| 2002 | 40 | +5.3% |
| 2003 | 43 | +7.5% |
| 2004 | 46 | +7.0% |
| 2005 | 49 | +6.5% |
| 2006 | 53 | +8.2% |
| 2007 | 56 | +5.7% |
| 2008 | 60 | +7.1% |
| 2009 | 63 | +5.0% |
| 2010 | 68 | +7.9% |
| 2011 | 68 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 71 | +4.4% |
| 2013 | 73 | +2.8% |
| 2014 | 76 | +4.1% |
| 2015 | 77.8 | +2.4% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 77.8 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 78.3, 99% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 77.8 is below the median for South Asia, which is 85.2, 91% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 48.3 | 35 | 63 | 10 |
| 2010s | 72.3 | 68 | 77.8 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
More education data for Bhutan
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 93.39 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 89.5 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 6,995 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 9,961 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 6,905 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 6,735 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 67,821 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 91,759 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.26 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education in Bhutan?
- 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education in Bhutan was 77.8 in 2015, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 77.8 in 2015.
- What is the lowest 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 35 in 2000.
- How does Bhutan rank for 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education?
- Bhutan ranks 119th out of 164 countries with data for 2015.
- Is 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Bhutan data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 4.1.2 Completion rate in primary education (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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