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United Kingdom: Primary education, duration (years)

In , United Kingdom'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 . United Kingdom ranks #118 globally out of 210 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #16 of 53.

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

Trend (2006–2025)

United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom's Primary education, duration (years) in 2025?
In 2025, United Kingdom's Primary education, duration (years) was 6.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United Kingdom's Primary education, duration (years) rising or falling?
United Kingdom's Primary education, duration (years) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.
How does United Kingdom rank globally on Primary education, duration (years)?
In 2025, United Kingdom ranked #118 out of 210 countries reporting Primary education, duration (years).
How does United Kingdom's Primary education, duration (years) compare to the world average?
The global average for Primary education, duration (years) in 2025 was 5.73, so United Kingdom is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #16 of 53.
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.