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Panama: Primary education, duration (years)

In , Panama'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 . Panama ranks #85 globally out of 210 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #25 of 41.

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

Trend (2006–2025)

Panama Primary education, duration (years) trend

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.DURSCategory: Education

Frequently asked questions

What was Panama's Primary education, duration (years) in 2025?
In 2025, Panama's Primary education, duration (years) was 6.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Panama's Primary education, duration (years) rising or falling?
Panama's Primary education, duration (years) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Panama rank globally on Primary education, duration (years)?
In 2025, Panama ranked #85 out of 210 countries reporting Primary education, duration (years).
How does Panama's Primary education, duration (years) compare to the world average?
The global average for Primary education, duration (years) in 2025 was 5.73, so Panama is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #25 of 41.
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.