4.1.2 Completion rate in primary education in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: 4.1.2 Completion rate in primary education was 92.21 in 2020. ▲ Rising
4.1.2 Completion rate in primary education in Dominican Republic, 2000–2020
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education in Dominican Republic is 92.21, measured in 2020.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.8% on the previous year and up 7.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education in Dominican Republic peaked at 93 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 71, in 2000.
That places Dominican Republic 99th out of 164 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 21 years of available data.
4.1.2 Completion rate in primary education in Dominican Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 71 | — |
| 2001 | 74 | +4.2% |
| 2002 | 76 | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 79 | +3.9% |
| 2004 | 80 | +1.3% |
| 2005 | 82 | +2.5% |
| 2006 | 82 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 85 | +3.7% |
| 2008 | 85 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 85 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 86 | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 88 | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 88 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 89 | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 88 | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 90 | +2.3% |
| 2016 | 90 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 93 | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 93 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 93 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 92.21 | -0.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 79.9 | 71 | 85 | 10 |
| 2010s | 89.8 | 86 | 93 | 10 |
| 2020s | 92.21 | 92.21 | 92.21 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Dominican Republic
- 96 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 94.07 compare
- 97 Colombia 93.52 compare
- 98 Kiribati 93.4 compare
- 100 El Salvador 91.94 compare
- 101 Philippines 91.4 compare
- 102 Honduras 90.6 compare
More education data for Dominican Republic
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 80,321 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 65.6% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 26.2% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 101.94 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 101.9% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education in Dominican Republic?
- 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education in Dominican Republic was 92.21 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 93 in 2017.
- What is the lowest 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 71 in 2000.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education?
- Dominican Republic ranks 99th out of 164 countries with data for 2020.
- Is 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Dominican Republic 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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