Albania Youth Literacy Rate
Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS
Albania's youth literacy rate was 99.91% in 2025, ranked 12th globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2001–2025.
Overview
Albania's youth literacy rate stood at 99.91% in 2025, a rise of +0.85pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 99.91% by 2025. Albania ranked 12th globally.
Albania has demonstrated a remarkable improvement in youth literacy rates over the past two decades. Since 2001, the country's youth literacy rate has steadily increased, reaching an all-time high of 99.91% in 2025, surpassing its closest peer, Serbia, which also reached a high of 99.96% in 2025. In contrast, Albania's youth literacy rate experienced a minor setback in 2009, dipping to 95.68%, but quickly rebounded to its current ranking. This trend is largely consistent with Albania's broader economic and social development, where investments in education have been a key driver of growth. With a coverage of 8 years, the data indicates a strong and sustained commitment to improving educational outcomes. However, the increasing global emphasis on digital literacy and lifelong learning may challenge Albania's trajectory, requiring the country to adapt its education system to meet the evolving needs of its youth workforce.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 100.06% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 99.91% | - | - |
| 2025 | 99.91% | +0.85pp | #12 |
| 2023 | 99.06% | +0.04pp | #15 |
| 2017 | 99.02% | −0.21pp | #18 |
| 2012 | 99.23% | +0.44pp | #10 |
| 2011 | 98.79% | +3.11pp | #25 |
| 2009 | 95.68% | −3.15pp | #28 |
| 2008 | 98.83% | −0.61pp | #9 |
| 2001 | 99.44% | – | #8 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Albania matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1997. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw youth literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Albania's youth literacy rate was 99.91% in 2025. Ranked 12th globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from the previous year.
Albania's youth literacy rate peaked at 99.91% in 2025.
The lowest youth literacy rate in Albania was 95.68% in 2009.
Albania ranks 12th globally in youth literacy rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Albania's youth literacy rate is projected to reach 99.91% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth literacy rate of Albania in 2025 was 99.91%. This ranks 12th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Albania Youth Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/albania/youth-literacy-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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