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CFP Pass Rates (2026): How Difficult Is the CFP Exam?

Sophie Macon

15 May 2026

CFP

Quick summary The latest US CFP pass rate is 67% (March 2026), stable in the 62-68% range since the 2022 exam blueprint, averaging 65% over the last 4 years First-time takers pass at a 4-year average of 69%, well ahead of the 54% average for repeat takers Pass rates vary widely outside the US due to different exam structures: Japan's individual subject papers run 30-40%, Brazil's all-in-one-sitting pass rate is 20-25%, and the UK's CISI Level 6 exam sits at 59% (March 2026) Among ...