Persistence to last grade of primary in Argentina

Argentina: Persistence to last grade of primary was 94.0% in 2016. ▲ Rising

Latest (2016)
94.0%
Change on year
down 3.6%
World rank
51st
of 99 countries
All-time high
97.5%
in 2015
All-time low
90.8%
in 2000
Years of data
8
2000–2016

Persistence to last grade of primary in Argentina, 2000–2016

0204060801002000200820162000: 90.82010: 93.12011: 96.32012: 94.62013: 962014: 95.32015: 97.52016: 94

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

In 2016, persistence to last grade of primary in Argentina stood at 94.0%.

The figure is down 3.6% on the previous year and up 0.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, persistence to last grade of primary in Argentina peaked at 97.5% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 90.8%, in 2000.

Argentina ranks 51st of 99 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Persistence to last grade of primary in Argentina, year by year

Annual values for Persistence to last grade of primary (% of cohort) in Argentina, 2000 to 2016.
Year Value Change
2000 90.8%
2010 93.1% +2.6%
2011 96.3% +3.4%
2012 94.6% -1.8%
2013 96.0% +1.5%
2014 95.3% -0.7%
2015 97.5% +2.3%
2016 94.0% -3.6%

Argentina compared with similar countries

  • Argentina's 94.0% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 95.8%, 98% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
  • Argentina's 94.0% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 93.1%, 1.0× the median. (21 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 90.8% 90.8% 90.8% 1
2010s 95.2% 93.1% 97.5% 7

Countries ranked near Argentina

  1. 48 Azerbaijan 94.4% compare
  2. 49 Republic of Moldova 94.3% compare
  3. 50 Tunisia 94.2% compare
  4. 52 Bosnia and Herzegovina 93.9% compare
  5. 53 Poland 93.9% compare
  6. 54 Malta 93.8% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is persistence to last grade of primary in Argentina?
Persistence to last grade of primary in Argentina was 94.0% in 2016, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest persistence to last grade of primary recorded in Argentina?
The highest recorded value was 97.5% in 2015.
What is the lowest persistence to last grade of primary recorded in Argentina?
The lowest recorded value was 90.8% in 2000.
How does Argentina rank for persistence to last grade of primary?
Argentina ranks 51st out of 99 countries with data for 2016.
Is persistence to last grade of primary rising or falling in Argentina?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Argentina data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Persistence to last grade of primary (% of cohort). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Persistence to last grade of primary (% of cohort)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
101 places, 750 data points, 1990–2018
Last refreshed