Grenada Literacy Rate
Adult literacy rate SE.ADT.LITR.ZS
Grenada's literacy rate was 97.79% in 1970, ranked 2nd globally. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–1970.
Overview
Grenada's literacy rate stood at 97.79% in 1970. Grenada ranked 2nd globally.
Grenada’s literacy rate stood at 97.79 percent in 1970, a figure that simultaneously represents the nation’s earliest record, its all‑time peak and its all‑time trough, and placed Grenada second in the world according to World Bank data. The stability of this single‑year series means no trend can be discerned from the available statistics, yet the level itself is comparable with regional peers: Barbados reported a higher 99.27 percent, while St. Vincent and the Grenadines recorded 95.63 percent in the same period. The 1970 benchmark reflects the legacy of post‑independence education reforms that expanded primary schooling and adult literacy programmes, contributing to near‑universal reading and writing skills across the population. Continued investment in digital infrastructure, teacher training and curriculum modernization will be essential for Grenada to maintain or improve upon this high baseline, especially as future assessments expand beyond a single year and capture the impact of emerging educational technologies.
Data & projection
| Year | Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 97.79% | – | #2 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Grenada matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1985. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Grenada's literacy rate was 97.79% in 1970. Ranked 2nd globally.
Grenada's literacy rate peaked at 97.79% in 1970.
The lowest literacy rate in Grenada was 97.79% in 1970.
Grenada ranks 2nd globally in literacy rate as of 1970.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.LITR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The literacy rate of Grenada in 1970 was 97.79%. This ranks 2nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_grenada_literacy-rate,
title = {Grenada Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/grenada/literacy-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}