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Guinea Literacy Rate

Adult literacy rate  SE.ADT.LITR.ZS

39.62% +7.62pp (+23.8%)
Year 2018 Rank #45 Global Peak 39.62% (2018) Source World Bank

Guinea Literacy Rate (1996–2018)

Overview

Guinea's literacy rate stood at 39.62% in 2018, a rise of +7.62pp from 2014. Guinea ranked 45th globally.

Data & projection

Year Literacy Rate YoY change Rank
2018 39.62% +7.62pp #45
2014 32.00% +6.69pp #44
2010 25.31% −4.39pp #47
2003 29.70% +9.15pp #11
1996 20.55% #8

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 +45.6% GDP growth 5.6% C/A balance 27.2%
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

Guinea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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 Guinea's literacy rate?

Guinea's literacy rate was 39.62% in 2018. Ranked 45th globally. This represents a 23.8% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest literacy rate in Guinea?

Guinea's literacy rate peaked at 39.62% in 2018.

What was the lowest literacy rate in Guinea?

The lowest literacy rate in Guinea was 20.55% in 1996.

How does Guinea rank in literacy rate?

Guinea ranks 45th globally in literacy rate as of 2018.

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 Guinea in 2018?

The literacy rate of Guinea in 2018 was 39.62%. This ranks 45th in the world.

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