Barbados Literacy Rate
Adult literacy rate SE.ADT.LITR.ZS
99.27%
Overview
Barbados's literacy rate stood at 99.27% in 1970. Barbados ranked 1st globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 99.27% | – | #1 |
Detected Pattern
Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 9.4%
GDP growth -0.3%
Unemployment 11.2%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Analysis
Barbados matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barbados's literacy rate?▾
Barbados's literacy rate was 99.27% in 1970. Ranked 1st globally.
What was the highest literacy rate in Barbados?▾
Barbados's literacy rate peaked at 99.27% in 1970.
What was the lowest literacy rate in Barbados?▾
The lowest literacy rate in Barbados was 99.27% in 1970.
How does Barbados rank in literacy rate?▾
Barbados ranks 1st globally in literacy rate as of 1970.
What is the World Bank indicator code for literacy rate?▾
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.LITR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
What is the literacy rate of Barbados in 1970?▾
The literacy rate of Barbados in 1970 was 99.27%. This ranks 1st in the world.
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BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_barbados_literacy-rate,
title = {Barbados Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/barbados/literacy-rate},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}