Persistence to last grade of primary in Bahrain

Bahrain: Persistence to last grade of primary was 97.2% in 2017. ▲ Rising

Latest (2017)
97.2%
Change on year
up 0.7%
World rank
33rd
of 99 countries
All-time high
98.6%
in 2015
All-time low
92.3%
in 2000
Years of data
5
2000–2017

Persistence to last grade of primary in Bahrain, 2000–2017

0204060801002000200820172000: 92.32011: 97.82015: 98.62016: 96.62017: 97.2

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

In 2017, persistence to last grade of primary in Bahrain stood at 97.2%.

The figure is up 0.7% on the previous year and down 0.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, persistence to last grade of primary in Bahrain peaked at 98.6% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 92.3%, in 2000.

Bahrain ranks 33rd of 99 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Annual values for Persistence to last grade of primary (% of cohort) in Bahrain, 2000 to 2017.
Year Value Change
2000 92.3%
2011 97.8% +5.9%
2015 98.6% +0.8%
2016 96.6% -2.0%
2017 97.2% +0.7%

Bahrain compared with similar countries

  • Bahrain's 97.2% is below the median for high income countries, which is 98.6%, 99% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
  • Bahrain's 97.2% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 94.2%, 1.0× the median. (11 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 92.3% 92.3% 92.3% 1
2010s 97.6% 96.6% 98.6% 4

Countries ranked near Bahrain

  1. 30 Oman 98.1% compare
  2. 31 Kyrgyzstan 98.1% compare
  3. 32 Hungary 97.4% compare
  4. 34 Russian Federation 97.2% compare
  5. 35 Croatia 97.0% compare
  6. 36 Jamaica 96.7% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is persistence to last grade of primary in Bahrain?
Persistence to last grade of primary in Bahrain was 97.2% in 2017, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest persistence to last grade of primary recorded in Bahrain?
The highest recorded value was 98.6% in 2015.
What is the lowest persistence to last grade of primary recorded in Bahrain?
The lowest recorded value was 92.3% in 2000.
How does Bahrain rank for persistence to last grade of primary?
Bahrain ranks 33rd out of 99 countries with data for 2017.
Is persistence to last grade of primary rising or falling in Bahrain?
Over the last ten years it is down 0.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Bahrain 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
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