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Kuwait: Primary education, duration (years)

In , Kuwait's Primary education, duration (years) was 5.00.

That's up 0.0% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 5.73 . Kuwait ranks #170 globally out of 210 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #19 of 23.

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

Trend (2006–2025)

Kuwait Primary education, duration (years) trend

Highlights

Peak
5.00
Trough
5.00
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)
5.0000
5.0000
5.0000
5.0000
5.0000
5.0000
5.0000
5.0000
5.0000
5.0000

About Primary education, duration (years)

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

Indicator code: SE.PRM.DURSCategory: Education

Frequently asked questions

What was Kuwait's Primary education, duration (years) in 2025?
In 2025, Kuwait's Primary education, duration (years) was 5.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Kuwait's Primary education, duration (years) rising or falling?
Kuwait's Primary education, duration (years) rose 0.0% from 2023 to 2025.
How does Kuwait rank globally on Primary education, duration (years)?
In 2025, Kuwait ranked #170 out of 210 countries reporting Primary education, duration (years).
How does Kuwait's Primary education, duration (years) compare to the world average?
The global average for Primary education, duration (years) in 2025 was 5.73, so Kuwait is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #19 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.