Bhutan Literacy Rate
Adult literacy rate SE.ADT.LITR.ZS
Overview
Bhutan's literacy rate stood at 69.16% in 2025, a rise of +4.25pp from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 69.16% by 2025. Bhutan ranked 51st globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 69.16% | - | - |
| 2025 | 69.16% | +4.25pp | #51 |
| 2022 | 64.91% | −1.65pp | #38 |
| 2017 | 66.56% | +11.24pp | #35 |
| 2012 | 55.32% | +2.51pp | #42 |
| 2005 | 52.81% | – | #16 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bhutan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bhutan's literacy rate was 69.16% in 2025. Ranked 51st globally. This represents a 6.5% increase from the previous year.
Bhutan's literacy rate peaked at 69.16% in 2025.
The lowest literacy rate in Bhutan was 52.81% in 2005.
Bhutan ranks 51st globally in literacy rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.LITR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bhutan's literacy rate is projected to reach 69.16% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The literacy rate of Bhutan in 2025 was 69.16%. This ranks 51st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bhutan_literacy-rate,
title = {Bhutan Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bhutan/literacy-rate},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}