Bolivia, Plurinational State of Literacy Rate
Adult literacy rate SE.ADT.LITR.ZS
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's literacy rate was 95.28% in 2025, ranked 22nd globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1976–2025.
Overview
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's literacy rate stood at 95.28% in 2025, a decline of +0.27pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 95.28% by 2025. Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranked 22nd globally.
Bolivia’s literacy rate has risen dramatically from a low of 63.21 % in 1976 to 95.28 % in 2025, placing the country 22nd in the world and just below peers such as Jordan at 95.36 % and Colombia at 95.24 %. The all‑time peak of 95.55 % was reached in 2023, confirming a sustained upward trajectory after the steep gains of the 1990s and early 2000s that lifted the rate by more than 30 percentage points in three decades. The 12‑year coverage of World Bank data captures the most recent phase of expansion, during which government programmes on primary education and adult literacy have broadened access in rural areas and among indigenous populations. While the current level approaches universal literacy, further improvements will depend on maintaining funding for quality teaching, expanding digital learning resources, and addressing socioeconomic disparities that still limit full participation.
Data & projection
| Year | Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 95.46% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 95.28% | - | - |
| 2025 | 95.28% | −0.27pp | #22 |
| 2023 | 95.55% | +1.70pp | #12 |
| 2020 | 93.85% | +1.39pp | #22 |
| 2015 | 92.46% | −2.00pp | #23 |
| 2012 | 94.46% | +2.23pp | #12 |
| 2011 | 92.23% | +1.06pp | #33 |
| 2009 | 91.17% | +0.47pp | #19 |
| 2008 | 90.70% | +0.41pp | #16 |
| 2007 | 90.29% | +3.57pp | #14 |
| 2001 | 86.72% | +6.73pp | #16 |
| 1992 | 79.99% | +16.78pp | #6 |
| 1976 | 63.21% | – | #3 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bolivia, Plurinational State of matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's literacy rate was 95.28% in 2025. Ranked 22nd globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's literacy rate peaked at 95.55% in 2023.
The lowest literacy rate in Bolivia, Plurinational State of was 63.21% in 1976.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranks 22nd globally in literacy rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.LITR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's literacy rate is projected to reach 95.28% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The literacy rate of Bolivia, Plurinational State of in 2025 was 95.28%. This ranks 22nd in the world.
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year = {2026}
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