Belize Literacy Rate
Adult literacy rate SE.ADT.LITR.ZS
Belize's literacy rate was 93.09% in 2025, ranked 31st globally. This represents a 5.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Belize's literacy rate stood at 93.09% in 2025, a rise of +5.21pp from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 93.09% by 2025. Belize ranked 31st globally.
Belize’s literacy rate has risen sharply from 70.30 % in 1991 to 93.09 % in 2025, marking an all‑time peak that places the country 31st globally. The 22.79‑percentage‑point increase over 34 years reflects sustained investment in primary and secondary education, complemented by adult‑learning initiatives that expanded access in rural districts. Compared with peers, Belize trails Cabo Verde’s 93.22 % and Peru’s 93.81 % while edging ahead of Sri Lanka’s 92.81 %, underscoring its competitive position in the middle‑income bracket. The upward trajectory aligns with regional trends in Latin America and the Caribbean, where literacy improvements have been driven by universal primary schooling policies introduced in the early 2000s. Continued progress will depend on maintaining funding for teacher training and digital resources, as any slowdown in these areas could temper the current momentum.
Data & projection
| Year | Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 93.09% | - | - |
| 2025 | 93.09% | +5.21pp | #31 |
| 2022 | 87.88% | −3.04pp | #27 |
| 2015 | 90.92% | +14.02pp | #26 |
| 2000 | 76.90% | +6.60pp | #27 |
| 1991 | 70.30% | – | #15 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Belize matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1990. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Belize's literacy rate was 93.09% in 2025. Ranked 31st globally. This represents a 5.9% increase from the previous year.
Belize's literacy rate peaked at 93.09% in 2025.
The lowest literacy rate in Belize was 70.30% in 1991.
Belize ranks 31st globally in literacy rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.LITR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Belize's literacy rate is projected to reach 93.09% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The literacy rate of Belize in 2025 was 93.09%. This ranks 31st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_belize_literacy-rate,
title = {Belize Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/belize/literacy-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}