Which country has the highest primary completion rate?

Uruguay has the highest primary completion rate at 99.4% as of 2024.

Which country has the lowest primary completion rate?

Nigeria has the lowest primary completion rate at 77.37% as of 2024.

The global average for primary completion rate is 91.91% as of 2024.

2023

Which country has the highest primary completion rate?: Uruguay has the highest primary completion rate at 99.4% as of 2024.
Which country has the lowest primary completion rate?: Nigeria has the lowest primary completion rate at 77.37% as of 2024.
What is the global average for primary completion rate?: The global average for primary completion rate is 91.91% as of 2024.

Year	Primary Completion Rate	Lower Secondary Completion Rate	Upper Secondary Completion Rate
2023	—	—	72.64%

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics · Updated May 2026