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.
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
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 527,504 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 1 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 5 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 67.1% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 27.1% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 94.03 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 94.0% (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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