Bulgaria Literacy Rate
Adult literacy rate SE.ADT.LITR.ZS
Bulgaria's literacy rate was 98.35% in 2011, ranked 12th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from 2010. Data from World Bank, covering 2001–2011.
Overview
Bulgaria's literacy rate stood at 98.35% in 2011, a rise of +0.15pp from 2001. Bulgaria ranked 12th globally.
Bulgaria's literacy rate has demonstrated a high and relatively consistent level of achievement, with a 2011 peak of 98.35%. This value positions Bulgaria as the 12th highest globally, a ranking that is closely matched by Montenegro, which boasts a literacy rate of 98.44%. The country's literacy rate has fluctuated little over the past decade, with a 2001 trough of 98.20% representing the only notable deviation. Notably, the all-time peak and trough both occurred within a two-year span, underscoring the stability of Bulgaria's literacy rate. This stability suggests that Bulgaria's education system has effectively addressed the challenges of providing access to education, at least to date. However, the trajectory of this trend may change if Bulgaria faces increased migration or brain drain, which could potentially erode the country's educational foundations and impact its literacy rate in the long term.
Data & projection
Detected Pattern
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
Bulgaria's literacy rate was 98.35% in 2011. Ranked 12th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.
Bulgaria's literacy rate peaked at 98.35% in 2011.
The lowest literacy rate in Bulgaria was 98.20% in 2001.
Bulgaria ranks 12th globally in literacy rate as of 2011.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.LITR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The literacy rate of Bulgaria in 2011 was 98.35%. This ranks 12th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bulgaria_literacy-rate,
title = {Bulgaria Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bulgaria/literacy-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}