Guyana Literacy Rate
Adult literacy rate SE.ADT.LITR.ZS
85.64%
Overview
Guyana's literacy rate stood at 85.64% in 2020. Guyana ranked 30th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 85.64% | – | #30 |
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 +12.8%
GDP growth 43.8%
C/A balance 16.4%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Analysis
Guyana matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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 Guyana's literacy rate?▾
Guyana's literacy rate was 85.64% in 2020. Ranked 30th globally.
What was the highest literacy rate in Guyana?▾
Guyana's literacy rate peaked at 85.64% in 2020.
What was the lowest literacy rate in Guyana?▾
The lowest literacy rate in Guyana was 85.64% in 2020.
How does Guyana rank in literacy rate?▾
Guyana ranks 30th globally in literacy rate as of 2020.
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 Guyana in 2020?▾
The literacy rate of Guyana in 2020 was 85.64%. This ranks 30th in the world.
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Guyana Literacy Rate. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/guyana/literacy-rate
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_guyana_literacy-rate,
title = {Guyana Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guyana/literacy-rate},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}