United States: Primary education, duration (years)
In , United States'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 States ranks #119 globally out of 210 reporting countries. Within North America, it ranks #3 of 3.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.PRM.DURS) • Data as of 2025
Trend (2006–2025)
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 United States's Primary education, duration (years) in 2025?
- In 2025, United States's Primary education, duration (years) was 6.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is United States's Primary education, duration (years) rising or falling?
- United States's Primary education, duration (years) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.
- How does United States rank globally on Primary education, duration (years)?
- In 2025, United States ranked #119 out of 210 countries reporting Primary education, duration (years).
- How does United States'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 States is above the world average. Within North America, it ranks #3 of 3.
- What is Primary education, duration (years) and how is it measured?
- Primary duration refers to the number of grades (years) in primary school.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.PRM.DURS), CC BY 4.0.