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Code5.51.01.08.primcomp
Indicator NamePrimary completion (primary completion rate)
Short definitionPrimary completion rate (PCR) is the number of students successfully completing the last year of (or graduating from) primary school in a given year, divided by the number of children of official graduation age in the population.
Long definitionPrimary completion rate (PCR) is the number of students successfully completing the last year of (or graduating from) primary school in a given year, divided by the number of children of official graduation age in the population. Because of difficulties with developing data based on this definition, data analysis is generally based on the PCR proxy indicator which is the number of children reaching the last year of primary school (as defined by a country) net of repeaters. The indicator, which monitors education system coverage and student progression, is intended to measure human capital formation and school system quality and efficiency and relates to the second MDG to achieve universal primary education.
SourceWorld Development Indicator (WDI) databank. Original source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics: Table 12: Measures of progression and completion in primary education (ISCED 1)
TopicStatistical Capacity Indicator (SCI)
Statistical concept and methodologyScores are 1, 2/3, and 1/3 if the indicator is observed for 5, 4-3, and 2-1 out of the 5 latest years, respectively. For assessment, look at 5 year interval starting 2 years before current and count number of data points available.
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