Gross graduation ratio, primary, total (%) in British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands: Gross graduation ratio, primary, total (%) was 51.5% in 2017. ▼ Falling
Gross graduation ratio, primary, total in British Virgin Islands, 2004–2017
Source: World Bank. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2017, gross graduation ratio, primary, total in British Virgin Islands stood at 51.5%. That is the lowest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 40.3% on the previous year and down 38.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross graduation ratio, primary, total in British Virgin Islands peaked at 110.9% in 2004 and was at its lowest, 51.5%, in 2017.
That places British Virgin Islands 104th out of 113 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Gross graduation ratio, primary, total (%) in British Virgin Islands, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 110.9% | — |
| 2009 | 84.0% | -24.3% |
| 2012 | 78.7% | -6.2% |
| 2013 | 87.1% | +10.7% |
| 2014 | 70.7% | -18.9% |
| 2015 | 84.8% | +19.9% |
| 2016 | 86.3% | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 51.5% | -40.3% |
British Virgin Islands compared with similar countries
- British Virgin Islands's 51.5% is below the median for high income countries, which is 97.9%, 53% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
- British Virgin Islands's 51.5% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 95.0%, 54% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 97.4% | 84.0% | 110.9% | 2 |
| 2010s | 76.5% | 51.5% | 87.1% | 6 |
Countries ranked near British Virgin Islands
More education data for British Virgin Islands
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.0412 units per person (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -34.93 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0412 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1,626 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -34.93 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate -34.46 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 808 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0207 units per person (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1,626 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross graduation ratio, primary, total in British Virgin Islands?
- Gross graduation ratio, primary, total in British Virgin Islands was 51.5% in 2017, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest gross graduation ratio, primary, total recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 110.9% in 2004.
- What is the lowest gross graduation ratio, primary, total recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 51.5% in 2017.
- How does British Virgin Islands rank for gross graduation ratio, primary, total?
- British Virgin Islands ranks 104th out of 113 countries with data for 2017.
- Is gross graduation ratio, primary, total rising or falling in British Virgin Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this British Virgin Islands data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Gross graduation ratio, primary, total (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Primary completion rate is the percentage of students completing the last year of primary school. The rate based on completers is calculated by taking the total number of completers in the last grade of primary school divided by the total number of children of official graduation age.