Is Philippines's Compulsory education, duration (years) rising or falling?

Philippines's Compulsory education, duration (years) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.

How does Philippines rank globally on Compulsory education, duration (years)?

In 2025, Philippines ranked #28 out of 197 countries reporting Compulsory education, duration (years).

How does Philippines's Compulsory education, duration (years) compare to the world average?

The global average for Compulsory education, duration (years) in 2025 was 10.04, so Philippines is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #4 of 29.

Philippines: Compulsory education, duration (years)

Name: Philippines: Compulsory education, duration (years)
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In 2025, Philippines's Compulsory education, duration (years) was 13.00.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 10.04 . Philippines ranks #28 globally out of 197 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #4 of 29.

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

Trend (2006–2025)

Highlights

Peak: 13.00; 2018
Trough: 10.00; 2006
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +0.0%; +0.0% / yr
10-year change: +18.2%; +1.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Compulsory education, duration (years)
2025	13.0000
2024	13.0000
2023	13.0000
2022	13.0000
2021	13.0000
2020	13.0000
2019	13.0000
2018	13.0000
2017	11.0000
2016	11.0000

About Compulsory education, duration (years)

Duration of compulsory education is the number of years that children are legally obliged to attend school.

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

Frequently asked questions

What was Philippines's Compulsory education, duration (years) in 2025?: In 2025, Philippines's Compulsory education, duration (years) was 13.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Philippines's Compulsory education, duration (years) rising or falling?: Philippines's Compulsory education, duration (years) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Philippines rank globally on Compulsory education, duration (years)?: In 2025, Philippines ranked #28 out of 197 countries reporting Compulsory education, duration (years).
How does Philippines's Compulsory education, duration (years) compare to the world average?: The global average for Compulsory education, duration (years) in 2025 was 10.04, so Philippines is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #4 of 29.
What is Compulsory education, duration (years) and how is it measured?: Duration of compulsory education is the number of years that children are legally obliged to attend school.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.COM.DURS), CC BY 4.0.