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Egypt, Arab Rep.: Primary education, duration (years)

In , Egypt, Arab Rep.'s Primary education, duration (years) was 6.00.

That's up 0.0% from 2024, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 5.73 . Egypt, Arab Rep. ranks #37 globally out of 210 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #1 of 23.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.PRM.DURS) • Data as of 2025

Trend (2006–2025)

Egypt, Arab Rep. Primary education, duration (years) trend 2010: Arab Spring begins
  • 2010 · Arab Spring begins

Highlights

Peak
6.00
Trough
6.00
1-year change
+0.0%
5-year change
+0.0%
+0.0% / yr
10-year change
+0.0%
+0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Primary education, duration (years)
6.0000
6.0000
6.0000
6.0000
6.0000
6.0000
6.0000
6.0000
6.0000
6.0000

About Primary education, duration (years)

Primary duration refers to the number of grades (years) in primary school.

Indicator code: SE.PRM.DURS • Category: Education

Frequently asked questions

What was Egypt, Arab Rep.'s Primary education, duration (years) in 2025?
In 2025, Egypt, Arab Rep.'s Primary education, duration (years) was 6.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Egypt, Arab Rep.'s Primary education, duration (years) rising or falling?
Egypt, Arab Rep.'s Primary education, duration (years) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Egypt, Arab Rep. rank globally on Primary education, duration (years)?
In 2025, Egypt, Arab Rep. ranked #37 out of 210 countries reporting Primary education, duration (years).
How does Egypt, Arab Rep.'s Primary education, duration (years) compare to the world average?
The global average for Primary education, duration (years) in 2025 was 5.73, so Egypt, Arab Rep. is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #1 of 23.
What is Primary education, duration (years) and how is it measured?
Primary duration refers to the number of grades (years) in primary school.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.PRM.DURS), CC BY 4.0.