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Congo, Republic of Youth Literacy Rate

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

78.57% −8.93pp (-10.2%)
Year 2005 Rank #23 Global Peak 87.50% (1984) Source World Bank

Congo, Republic of Youth Literacy Rate (1984–2005)

Overview

Congo, Republic of's youth literacy rate stood at 78.57% in 2005, a decline of +8.93pp from 1984. Congo, Republic of ranked 23rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Youth Literacy Rate YoY change Rank
2005 78.57% −8.93pp #23
1984 87.50% #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 youth literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Congo, Republic of's youth literacy rate was 78.57% in 2005. Ranked 23rd globally. This represents a 10.2% decrease from the previous year.

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

Congo, Republic of's youth literacy rate peaked at 87.50% in 1984.

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

The lowest youth literacy rate in Congo, Republic of was 78.57% in 2005.

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

Congo, Republic of ranks 23rd globally in youth literacy rate as of 2005.

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, Republic of in 2005?

The youth literacy rate of Congo, Republic of in 2005 was 78.57%. This ranks 23rd in the world.

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