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Ghana Youth Literacy Rate

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

91.51% +3.73pp (+4.2%)
Year 2021 Rank #36 Global Peak 91.51% (2021) Source World Bank

Ghana Youth Literacy Rate (2000–2021)

Overview

Ghana's youth literacy rate stood at 91.51% in 2021, a rise of +3.73pp from 2017. Ghana ranked 36th globally.

Data & projection

Year Youth Literacy Rate YoY change Rank
2021 91.51% +3.73pp #36
2017 87.78% +7.20pp #40
2015 80.58% −7.02pp #40
2014 87.60% +1.88pp #38
2010 85.72% +6.01pp #40
2003 79.71% +9.05pp #17
2000 70.66% #45

Detected Pattern

Currency Crisis Pattern
Rapid currency depreciation (>30% YoY) combined with reserve drawdown and inflation surge. Often precedes emergency rate hikes.
Inflation 38.1% Reserves YoY -30.4% FX YoY +33.2%
Occurred 128 times, 35 successful
Inflation
133.5%
Reserves YoY
-48.5%
FX YoY
+126.8%
Inflation
38.1%
Reserves YoY
-30.4%
FX YoY
+33.2%
Inflation
221.3%
Reserves YoY
-15.4%
FX YoY
+820.4%
Inflation
47.6%
Reserves YoY
-20.6%
FX YoY
+51.7%
Inflation
667.4%
Reserves YoY
-80.7%
FX YoY
+835.9%
Inflation
31.3%
Reserves YoY
-47.5%
FX YoY
+42.5%
24 mo later
22.8%

Analysis

Ghana matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw youth literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ghana's youth literacy rate?

Ghana's youth literacy rate was 91.51% in 2021. Ranked 36th globally. This represents a 4.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest youth literacy rate in Ghana?

Ghana's youth literacy rate peaked at 91.51% in 2021.

What was the lowest youth literacy rate in Ghana?

The lowest youth literacy rate in Ghana was 70.66% in 2000.

How does Ghana rank in youth literacy rate?

Ghana ranks 36th globally in youth literacy rate as of 2021.

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 Ghana in 2021?

The youth literacy rate of Ghana in 2021 was 91.51%. This ranks 36th in the world.

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