Iraq Literacy Rate
Adult literacy rate SE.ADT.LITR.ZS
84.06%
−1.54pp (-1.8%)
Iraq Literacy Rate (2000–2021)
Overview
Iraq's literacy rate stood at 84.06% in 2021, a decline of +1.54pp from 2017. Iraq ranked 26th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 84.06% | −1.54pp | #26 |
| 2017 | 85.60% | +2.30pp | #26 |
| 2016 | 83.30% | +1.10pp | #33 |
| 2014 | 82.20% | +5.00pp | #28 |
| 2012 | 77.20% | +3.15pp | #31 |
| 2000 | 74.05% | – | #28 |
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 +51.0%
GDP growth 8.0%
C/A balance 20.2%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Analysis
Iraq matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. 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 Iraq's literacy rate?▾
Iraq's literacy rate was 84.06% in 2021. Ranked 26th globally. This represents a 1.8% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest literacy rate in Iraq?▾
Iraq's literacy rate peaked at 85.60% in 2017.
What was the lowest literacy rate in Iraq?▾
The lowest literacy rate in Iraq was 74.05% in 2000.
How does Iraq rank in literacy rate?▾
Iraq ranks 26th globally in literacy rate as of 2021.
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 Iraq in 2021?▾
The literacy rate of Iraq in 2021 was 84.06%. This ranks 26th in the world.
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APA
Iraq Literacy Rate. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/iraq/literacy-rate
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_iraq_literacy-rate,
title = {Iraq Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/iraq/literacy-rate},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}