Duration of primary education

(years)

Ireland is the top country by duration of primary education in the world. As of 2019, duration of primary education in Ireland was 8 years. The top 5 countries also includes Norway, South Africa, Swaziland, and the United Republic of Tanzania.

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What is duration of primary education?

Primary duration refers to the number of years of full-time equivalent duration in primary education in the school system according to ISCED.