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Barbados Literacy Rate

Adult literacy rate  SE.ADT.LITR.ZS

99.27%
Year 1970 Rank #1 Global Peak 99.27% (1970) Source World Bank

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
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

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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