Persistence to last grade of primary in Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Persistence to last grade of primary was 94.5% in 2016. ▬ Flat

Latest (2016)
94.5%
Change on year
up 1.0%
World rank
46th
of 99 countries
All-time high
97.8%
in 2013
All-time low
93.5%
in 2015
Years of data
9
1990–2016

Persistence to last grade of primary in Bulgaria, 1990–2016

0204060801001990200320161990: 94.92000: 94.72010: 96.62011: 96.92012: 962013: 97.82014: 96.12015: 93.52016: 94.5

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

The most recent figure for persistence to last grade of primary in Bulgaria is 94.5%, measured in 2016.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.0% on the previous year and down 2.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, persistence to last grade of primary in Bulgaria peaked at 97.8% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 93.5%, in 2015.

Bulgaria ranks 46th of 99 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Annual values for Persistence to last grade of primary (% of cohort) in Bulgaria, 1990 to 2016.
Year Value Change
1990 94.9%
2000 94.7% -0.2%
2010 96.6% +2.0%
2011 96.9% +0.3%
2012 96.0% -1.0%
2013 97.8% +1.9%
2014 96.1% -1.8%
2015 93.5% -2.7%
2016 94.5% +1.0%

Bulgaria compared with similar countries

  • Bulgaria's 94.5% is below the median for high income countries, which is 98.6%, 96% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
  • Bulgaria's 94.5% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 98.8%, 96% of the median. (34 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 94.9% 94.9% 94.9% 1
2000s 94.7% 94.7% 94.7% 1
2010s 95.9% 93.5% 97.8% 7

Countries ranked near Bulgaria

  1. 43 Belize 95.8% compare
  2. 44 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 95.6% compare
  3. 45 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 94.6% compare
  4. 47 Armenia 94.4% compare
  5. 48 Azerbaijan 94.4% compare
  6. 49 Republic of Moldova 94.3% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is persistence to last grade of primary in Bulgaria?
Persistence to last grade of primary in Bulgaria was 94.5% in 2016, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest persistence to last grade of primary recorded in Bulgaria?
The highest recorded value was 97.8% in 2013.
What is the lowest persistence to last grade of primary recorded in Bulgaria?
The lowest recorded value was 93.5% in 2015.
How does Bulgaria rank for persistence to last grade of primary?
Bulgaria ranks 46th out of 99 countries with data for 2016.
Is persistence to last grade of primary rising or falling in Bulgaria?
Over the last ten years it is down 2.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Bulgaria 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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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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