Haiti Youth Literacy Rate
Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS
Haiti's youth literacy rate was 88.87% in 2017, ranked 36th globally. This represents a 4.6% decrease from 2016. Data from World Bank, covering 1982–2017.
Overview
Haiti's youth literacy rate stood at 88.87% in 2017, a decline of +4.31pp from 2012. Haiti ranked 36th globally.
Haiti's youth literacy rate has shown a notable improvement since 1982, when the rate was 51.15%, but it has yet to regain its peak of 93.18% achieved in 2012. As of 2017, the literacy rate stood at 88.87%, ranking 36th globally. A comparison with similar countries reveals that Haiti's progress is outpaced by its peers, such as Nepal, where the youth literacy rate reached 92.94% in 2017. The country's improvement in literacy rate was likely driven by increased access to education, as well as investments in education infrastructure. The trend in Haiti's youth literacy rate may continue to be influenced by the country's ongoing struggles with poverty and economic instability. However, a significant increase in education spending or a concerted effort to improve access to education could potentially alter the trajectory of Haiti's youth literacy rate and propel it towards a higher global ranking.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 88.87% | −4.31pp | #36 |
| 2012 | 93.18% | +11.56pp | #35 |
| 2003 | 81.62% | +30.47pp | #16 |
| 1982 | 51.15% | – | #6 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Haiti matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw youth literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Haiti's youth literacy rate was 88.87% in 2017. Ranked 36th globally. This represents a 4.6% decrease from the previous year.
Haiti's youth literacy rate peaked at 93.18% in 2012.
The lowest youth literacy rate in Haiti was 51.15% in 1982.
Haiti ranks 36th globally in youth literacy rate as of 2017.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The youth literacy rate of Haiti in 2017 was 88.87%. This ranks 36th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_haiti_youth-literacy-rate,
title = {Haiti Youth Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/haiti/youth-literacy-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}