Bahrain Youth Literacy Rate
Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS
Bahrain's youth literacy rate was 99.44% in 2025, ranked 20th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1981–2025.
Overview
Bahrain's youth literacy rate stood at 99.44% in 2025, a decline of +0.08pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 99.44% by 2025. Bahrain ranked 20th globally.
Bahrain's youth literacy rate has shown a steady improvement over the years, with the latest value standing at 99.44% in 2025, ranking 20th globally. This is slightly below its all-time peak of 99.52% achieved in 2024. In comparison, peer countries such as the Philippines and Georgia have similar youth literacy rates of 99.46% and 99.43%, respectively. The country's youth literacy rate has come a long way since its all-time trough of 86.29% in 1981. With a coverage of 7 years, the data suggests a consistent upward trend. Bahrain's progress is notable, especially when considering its ranking among peer countries. As the country continues to invest in education, the trajectory of its youth literacy rate is likely to remain stable, unless significant changes occur in the education sector that could potentially alter the trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 99.61% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 99.53% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 99.44% | - | - |
| 2025 | 99.44% | −0.08pp | #20 |
| 2024 | 99.52% | +0.27pp | #4 |
| 2023 | 99.25% | +0.05pp | #10 |
| 2022 | 99.20% | +2.18pp | #19 |
| 2001 | 97.02% | +0.08pp | #15 |
| 1991 | 96.94% | +10.65pp | #11 |
| 1981 | 86.29% | – | #11 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bahrain matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bahrain's youth literacy rate was 99.44% in 2025. Ranked 20th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Bahrain's youth literacy rate peaked at 99.52% in 2024.
The lowest youth literacy rate in Bahrain was 86.29% in 1981.
Bahrain ranks 20th globally in youth literacy rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bahrain's youth literacy rate is projected to reach 99.44% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth literacy rate of Bahrain in 2025 was 99.44%. This ranks 20th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bahrain_youth-literacy-rate,
title = {Bahrain Youth Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bahrain/youth-literacy-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}