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Brunei Darussalam Literacy Rate

Adult literacy rate  SE.ADT.LITR.ZS

96.09% +3.42pp (+3.7%)
Year 2011 Rank #22 Global Peak 96.09% (2011) Source World Bank

Brunei Darussalam Literacy Rate (1981–2011)

Overview

Brunei Darussalam's literacy rate stood at 96.09% in 2011, a rise of +3.42pp from 2001. Brunei Darussalam ranked 22nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Literacy Rate YoY change Rank
2011 96.09% +3.42pp #22
2001 92.67% +4.87pp #12
1991 87.80% +10.06pp #10
1981 77.74% #10

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +25.4% GDP growth 3.9% C/A balance 6.6%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Brunei Darussalam matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brunei Darussalam's literacy rate?

Brunei Darussalam's literacy rate was 96.09% in 2011. Ranked 22nd globally. This represents a 3.7% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest literacy rate in Brunei Darussalam?

Brunei Darussalam's literacy rate peaked at 96.09% in 2011.

What was the lowest literacy rate in Brunei Darussalam?

The lowest literacy rate in Brunei Darussalam was 77.74% in 1981.

How does Brunei Darussalam rank in literacy rate?

Brunei Darussalam ranks 22nd globally in literacy rate as of 2011.

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 Brunei Darussalam in 2011?

The literacy rate of Brunei Darussalam in 2011 was 96.09%. This ranks 22nd in the world.

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