Persistence to last grade of primary in Lebanon
Lebanon: Persistence to last grade of primary was 85.5% in 2017. ▼ Falling
Latest (2017)
85.5%
Change on year
down 9.1%
World rank
67th
of 99 countries
All-time high
96.3%
in 2000
All-time low
84.1%
in 2015
Years of data
7
2000–2017
Persistence to last grade of primary in Lebanon, 2000–2017
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for persistence to last grade of primary in Lebanon is 85.5%, measured in 2017.
The figure is down 9.1% on the previous year and down 5.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persistence to last grade of primary in Lebanon peaked at 96.3% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 84.1%, in 2015.
Lebanon ranks 67th of 99 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Persistence to last grade of primary in Lebanon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 96.3% | — |
| 2010 | 90.5% | -6.1% |
| 2011 | 93.3% | +3.1% |
| 2013 | 90.2% | -3.3% |
| 2015 | 84.1% | -6.8% |
| 2016 | 94.0% | +11.8% |
| 2017 | 85.5% | -9.1% |
Lebanon compared with similar countries
- Lebanon's 85.5% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 82.8%, 1.0× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Lebanon's 85.5% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 94.2%, 91% of the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 96.3% | 96.3% | 96.3% | 1 |
| 2010s | 89.6% | 84.1% | 94.0% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Lebanon
More health data for Lebanon
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.12 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.46 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,106 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 185 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.5482 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.038 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.209 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is persistence to last grade of primary in Lebanon?
- Persistence to last grade of primary in Lebanon was 85.5% in 2017, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest persistence to last grade of primary recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 96.3% in 2000.
- What is the lowest persistence to last grade of primary recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 84.1% in 2015.
- How does Lebanon rank for persistence to last grade of primary?
- Lebanon ranks 67th out of 99 countries with data for 2017.
- Is persistence to last grade of primary rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Lebanon 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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