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Congo, Democratic Republic of Youth Literacy Rate

Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24  SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS

84.07% −0.92pp (-1.1%)
Year 2018 Rank #43 Global Peak 85.98% (2013) Source World Bank

Congo, Democratic Republic of Youth Literacy Rate (2001–2018)

Overview

Congo, Democratic Republic of's youth literacy rate stood at 84.07% in 2018, a decline of +0.92pp from 2016. Congo, Democratic Republic of ranked 43rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Youth Literacy Rate YoY change Rank
2018 84.07% −0.92pp #43
2016 84.99% −0.99pp #39
2013 85.98% +2.38pp #31
2012 83.60% +6.19pp #42
2007 77.41% +6.99pp #27
2001 70.42% #29

Detected Pattern

Orthodox Tightening Cycle
Inflation above 40%, lending rate above 30%, rate-inflation gap narrowing, reserves stable or rising. Signals credible monetary tightening.
Inflation 29.3% Rate 24.7% Gap -4.5pp Reserves YoY -4.3%
Occurred 311 times, 177 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Rate
19.4%
Gap
-8.8pp
Reserves YoY
+2.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Rate
61.7%
Gap
-158.2pp
Reserves YoY
+28.1%
Inflation
28.3%
Rate
24.3%
Gap
-4.0pp
Reserves YoY
+35.8%
Inflation
33.9%
Rate
17.8%
Gap
-16.1pp
Reserves YoY
+2.9%
Inflation
17.0%
Rate
20.8%
Gap
+3.8pp
Reserves YoY
+1.5%
Inflation
17.1%
Rate
15.3%
Gap
-1.8pp
Reserves YoY
+10.9%

Analysis

Congo, Democratic Republic of matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2018. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw youth literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Congo, Democratic Republic of's youth literacy rate?

Congo, Democratic Republic of's youth literacy rate was 84.07% in 2018. Ranked 43rd globally. This represents a 1.1% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest youth literacy rate in Congo, Democratic Republic of?

Congo, Democratic Republic of's youth literacy rate peaked at 85.98% in 2013.

What was the lowest youth literacy rate in Congo, Democratic Republic of?

The lowest youth literacy rate in Congo, Democratic Republic of was 70.42% in 2001.

How does Congo, Democratic Republic of rank in youth literacy rate?

Congo, Democratic Republic of ranks 43rd globally in youth literacy rate as of 2018.

What is the World Bank indicator code for youth literacy rate?

The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the youth literacy rate of Congo, Democratic Republic of in 2018?

The youth literacy rate of Congo, Democratic Republic of in 2018 was 84.07%. This ranks 43rd in the world.

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