Gross graduation ratio, primary, total (%) in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Gross graduation ratio, primary, total (%) was 90.6% in 2018. ▬ Flat
Gross graduation ratio, primary, total in Dominican Republic, 2003–2018
Source: World Bank. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross graduation ratio, primary, total in Dominican Republic is 90.6%, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.3% on the previous year and up 2.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross graduation ratio, primary, total in Dominican Republic peaked at 97.2% in 2004 and was at its lowest, 80.8%, in 2010.
Dominican Republic ranks 68th of 113 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Gross graduation ratio, primary, total (%) in Dominican Republic, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 96.6% | — |
| 2004 | 97.2% | +0.6% |
| 2007 | 84.6% | -12.9% |
| 2008 | 88.5% | +4.6% |
| 2009 | 90.9% | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 80.8% | -11.1% |
| 2011 | 90.3% | +11.8% |
| 2012 | 91.2% | +1.0% |
| 2013 | 91.1% | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 92.4% | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 90.7% | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 96.9% | +6.9% |
| 2017 | 93.6% | -3.4% |
| 2018 | 90.6% | -3.3% |
Dominican Republic compared with similar countries
- Dominican Republic's 90.6% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 100.0%, 91% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Dominican Republic's 90.6% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 95.0%, 95% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 91.6% | 84.6% | 97.2% | 5 |
| 2010s | 90.8% | 80.8% | 96.9% | 9 |
Countries ranked near Dominican Republic
- 65 Bhutan 93.0% compare
- 66 Saudi Arabia 91.9% compare
- 67 Tajikistan 91.3% compare
- 69 Cuba 90.4% compare
- 70 Cape Verde 89.2% compare
- 71 Panama 89.1% compare
More education data for Dominican Republic
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 95.19 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 95.07 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 91,806 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 45,913 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 171,691 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 171,685 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 863,765 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.17 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.0197 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross graduation ratio, primary, total in Dominican Republic?
- Gross graduation ratio, primary, total in Dominican Republic was 90.6% in 2018, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest gross graduation ratio, primary, total recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 97.2% in 2004.
- What is the lowest gross graduation ratio, primary, total recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 80.8% in 2010.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for gross graduation ratio, primary, total?
- Dominican Republic ranks 68th out of 113 countries with data for 2018.
- Is gross graduation ratio, primary, total rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Dominican Republic 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.