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Congo, Republic of Literacy Rate

Adult literacy rate  SE.ADT.LITR.ZS

76.11% +16.49pp (+27.7%)
Year 2005 Rank #13 Global Peak 76.11% (2005) Source World Bank

Congo, Republic of Literacy Rate (1984–2005)

Overview

Congo, Republic of's literacy rate stood at 76.11% in 2005, a rise of +16.49pp from 1984. Congo, Republic of ranked 13th globally.

Data & projection

Year Literacy Rate YoY change Rank
2005 76.11% +16.49pp #13
1984 59.62% #3

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 +26.9% GDP growth 2.2% C/A balance 13.2%
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

Congo, Republic of matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2011. 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 Congo, Republic of's literacy rate?

Congo, Republic of's literacy rate was 76.11% in 2005. Ranked 13th globally. This represents a 27.7% increase from the previous year.

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

Congo, Republic of's literacy rate peaked at 76.11% in 2005.

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

The lowest literacy rate in Congo, Republic of was 59.62% in 1984.

How does Congo, Republic of rank in literacy rate?

Congo, Republic of ranks 13th globally in literacy rate as of 2005.

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 Congo, Republic of in 2005?

The literacy rate of Congo, Republic of in 2005 was 76.11%. This ranks 13th in the world.

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