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Bulgaria Literacy Rate

Adult literacy rate  SE.ADT.LITR.ZS

98.35% +0.15pp (+0.2%)
Year 2011 Rank #12 Global Peak 98.35% (2011) Source World Bank

Bulgaria Literacy Rate (2001–2011)

Overview

Bulgaria's literacy rate stood at 98.35% in 2011, a rise of +0.15pp from 2001. Bulgaria ranked 12th globally.

Data & projection

Year Literacy Rate YoY change Rank
2011 98.35% +0.15pp #12
2001 98.20% #7

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 15.3% Real rate -10.5%
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

Bulgaria 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 Bulgaria's literacy rate?

Bulgaria's literacy rate was 98.35% in 2011. Ranked 12th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest literacy rate in Bulgaria?

Bulgaria's literacy rate peaked at 98.35% in 2011.

What was the lowest literacy rate in Bulgaria?

The lowest literacy rate in Bulgaria was 98.20% in 2001.

How does Bulgaria rank in literacy rate?

Bulgaria ranks 12th 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 Bulgaria in 2011?

The literacy rate of Bulgaria in 2011 was 98.35%. This ranks 12th in the world.

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