4.1.2 Completion rate in primary education (%) in Philippines
Philippines: 4.1.2 Completion rate in primary education (%) was 91.4 in 2020. ▲ Rising
4.1.2 Completion rate in primary education in Philippines, 2000–2020
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education in Philippines is 91.4, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of up 0.4% on the previous year and up 5.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education in Philippines peaked at 92 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 84, in 2000.
That places Philippines 101st 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 Philippines, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 84 | — |
| 2001 | 85 | +1.2% |
| 2002 | 85 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 86 | +1.2% |
| 2004 | 86 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 85 | -1.2% |
| 2006 | 85 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 85 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 85 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 86 | +1.2% |
| 2010 | 87 | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 87 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 88 | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 87 | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 89 | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 90 | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 90 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 92 | +2.2% |
| 2018 | 92 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 91 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 91.4 | +0.4% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 91.4 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 98.12, 93% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 91.4 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 97.9, 93% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 85.2 | 84 | 86 | 10 |
| 2010s | 89.3 | 87 | 92 | 10 |
| 2020s | 91.4 | 91.4 | 91.4 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
- 98 Kiribati 93.4 compare
- 99 Dominican Republic 92.21 compare
- 100 El Salvador 91.94 compare
- 102 Honduras 90.6 compare
- 103 Sao Tome and Principe 87.9 compare
- 104 Congo 87.1 compare
More education data for Philippines
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 87.25 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 88.36 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 495,843 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 201,568 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.06 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 983,812 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 11.87 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 13.06 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.8345 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education in Philippines?
- 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education in Philippines was 91.4 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 92 in 2017.
- What is the lowest 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 84 in 2000.
- How does Philippines rank for 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education?
- Philippines ranks 101st out of 164 countries with data for 2020.
- Is 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Philippines 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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