Burundi Youth Literacy Rate
Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS
Overview
Burundi's youth literacy rate stood at 88.40% in 2020, a rise of +0.18pp from 2017. Burundi ranked 36th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 88.40% | +0.18pp | #36 |
| 2017 | 88.22% | +3.86pp | #37 |
| 2016 | 84.36% | +4.80pp | #40 |
| 2014 | 79.56% | +5.10pp | #44 |
| 2010 | 74.46% | +12.72pp | #48 |
| 2008 | 61.74% | −11.59pp | #33 |
| 2000 | 73.33% | +19.77pp | #44 |
| 1990 | 53.56% | +22.58pp | #16 |
| 1979 | 30.98% | – | #5 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Burundi matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw youth literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Burundi's youth literacy rate was 88.40% in 2020. Ranked 36th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.
Burundi's youth literacy rate peaked at 88.40% in 2020.
The lowest youth literacy rate in Burundi was 30.98% in 1979.
Burundi ranks 36th globally in youth literacy rate as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The youth literacy rate of Burundi in 2020 was 88.40%. This ranks 36th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_burundi_youth-literacy-rate,
title = {Burundi Youth Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burundi/youth-literacy-rate},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}