Guinea Youth Literacy Rate
Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS
Guinea's youth literacy rate was 53.94% in 2018, ranked 53rd globally. This represents a 16.5% increase from 2017. Data from World Bank, covering 1996–2018.
Overview
Guinea's youth literacy rate stood at 53.94% in 2018, a rise of +7.64pp from 2014. Guinea ranked 53rd globally.
Guinea’s youth literacy rate has risen from 27.72 % in 1996 to 53.94 % in 2018, marking the highest level recorded for the indicator and placing the country 53rd globally in the most recent year. The upward trajectory, achieved over a six‑year reporting span, reflects sustained investments in primary education and adult learning programmes that have more than doubled the proportion of young people able to read and write since the mid‑1990s. Compared with regional peers, Guinea’s 2018 figure trails Burkina Faso’s 58.87 % and Senegal’s 65.96 % but exceeds Mali’s 50.13 % and Niger’s 45.53 %, suggesting modest progress relative to the West African context. The persistence of a low baseline in 1996 underscores the structural challenges that have required policy continuity to overcome. If current reforms that target school enrolment and teacher training are maintained and expanded, the youth literacy rate is likely to continue its gradual ascent, narrowing the gap with higher‑performing neighbors.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 53.94% | +7.64pp | #53 |
| 2014 | 46.30% | +14.89pp | #51 |
| 2010 | 31.41% | −14.52pp | #52 |
| 2005 | 45.93% | −1.16pp | #29 |
| 2003 | 47.09% | +19.37pp | #21 |
| 1996 | 27.72% | – | #8 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guinea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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
Guinea's youth literacy rate was 53.94% in 2018. Ranked 53rd globally. This represents a 16.5% increase from the previous year.
Guinea's youth literacy rate peaked at 53.94% in 2018.
The lowest youth literacy rate in Guinea was 27.72% in 1996.
Guinea ranks 53rd globally in youth literacy rate as of 2018.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The youth literacy rate of Guinea in 2018 was 53.94%. This ranks 53rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guinea_youth-literacy-rate,
title = {Guinea Youth Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guinea/youth-literacy-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}