Belarus Youth Literacy Rate
Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS
Belarus's youth literacy rate was 99.87% in 2019, ranked 9th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from 2018. Data from World Bank, covering 1989–2019.
Overview
Belarus's youth literacy rate stood at 99.87% in 2019, a decline of +0.13pp from 2012. Belarus ranked 9th globally.
Belarus’ youth literacy rate has remained exceptionally high, reaching 99.87 % in 2019 and ranking ninth worldwide according to World Bank data. The indicator shows a narrow upward swing from its earliest recorded level of 99.77 % in 1989, the all‑time trough, to a perfect 100.00 % in 2012, the peak of the series. Over the five‑year coverage window the rate has essentially plateaued, fluctuating within a tenth of a percentage point. This performance is comparable to peer nations such as Italy, which posted an identical 99.87 % in the same period, and slightly below Türkiye’s 99.91 % and Tonga’s 99.89 %. The persistence of near‑universal literacy among young Belarusians suggests that future improvements will likely depend on targeted interventions in marginal groups or reforms in educational quality rather than on broad access, which is already saturated.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 99.87% | −0.13pp | #9 |
| 2012 | 100.00% | +0.18pp | #1 |
| 2009 | 99.82% | +0.03pp | #4 |
| 1999 | 99.79% | +0.02pp | #3 |
| 1989 | 99.77% | – | #4 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Belarus matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw youth literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Belarus's youth literacy rate was 99.87% in 2019. Ranked 9th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Belarus's youth literacy rate peaked at 100.00% in 2012.
The lowest youth literacy rate in Belarus was 99.77% in 1989.
Belarus ranks 9th globally in youth literacy rate as of 2019.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The youth literacy rate of Belarus in 2019 was 99.87%. This ranks 9th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_belarus_youth-literacy-rate,
title = {Belarus Youth Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/belarus/youth-literacy-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}