Eritrea Youth Literacy Rate
Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS
Eritrea's youth literacy rate was 86.97% in 2008, ranked 27th globally. This represents a 11.6% increase from 2007. Data from World Bank, covering 2002–2008.
Overview
Eritrea's youth literacy rate stood at 86.97% in 2008, a rise of +9.02pp from 2002. Eritrea ranked 27th globally.
Eritrea’s youth literacy rate rose from 77.95 % in 2002 to a peak of 86.97 % in 2008, placing the country 27th worldwide in that year. The improvement of 9.02 percentage points over a six‑year span reflects sustained expansion of primary and secondary schooling, supported by government literacy campaigns and modest external assistance. Compared with regional peers, Eritrea’s 2008 figure is slightly below Cambodia’s 87.47 % and well above Morocco’s 77.86 %, suggesting a relatively strong performance in the Horn of Africa where many nations remain below 80 %. The upward trajectory coincides with the post‑conflict reconstruction period that saw increased enrolment and teacher training, yet the limited data horizon (2002‑2008) prevents assessment of longer‑term durability. Continued investment in teacher quality, curriculum relevance and digital resources will be crucial to maintain the gains, as any slowdown in funding or political instability could reverse the positive trend.
Data & projection
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Eritrea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. 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
Eritrea's youth literacy rate was 86.97% in 2008. Ranked 27th globally. This represents a 11.6% increase from the previous year.
Eritrea's youth literacy rate peaked at 86.97% in 2008.
The lowest youth literacy rate in Eritrea was 77.95% in 2002.
Eritrea ranks 27th globally in youth literacy rate as of 2008.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The youth literacy rate of Eritrea in 2008 was 86.97%. This ranks 27th in the world.
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title = {Eritrea Youth Literacy Rate},
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year = {2026}
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