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Bosnia and Herzegovina Literacy Rate

Adult literacy rate  SE.ADT.LITR.ZS

96.99% +0.33pp (+0.3%)
Year 2013 Rank #7 Global Peak 96.99% (2013) Source World Bank

Bosnia and Herzegovina Literacy Rate (1991–2013)

Overview

Bosnia and Herzegovina's literacy rate stood at 96.99% in 2013, a rise of +0.33pp from 2000. Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked 7th globally.

Data & projection

Year Literacy Rate YoY change Rank
2013 96.99% +0.33pp #7
2000 96.66% +7.60pp #7
1991 89.06% #8

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 14.0% Real rate -7.6%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

Bosnia and Herzegovina matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bosnia and Herzegovina's literacy rate?

Bosnia and Herzegovina's literacy rate was 96.99% in 2013. Ranked 7th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest literacy rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Bosnia and Herzegovina's literacy rate peaked at 96.99% in 2013.

What was the lowest literacy rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The lowest literacy rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 89.06% in 1991.

How does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank in literacy rate?

Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 7th globally in literacy rate as of 2013.

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 Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2013?

The literacy rate of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2013 was 96.99%. This ranks 7th in the world.

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