Italy Literacy Rate
Adult literacy rate SE.ADT.LITR.ZS
99.35%
+0.50pp (+0.5%)
Italy Literacy Rate (1981–2019)
Overview
Italy's literacy rate stood at 99.35% in 2019, a rise of +0.50pp from 2011. Italy ranked 6th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 99.35% | +0.50pp | #6 |
| 2011 | 98.85% | +0.43pp | #8 |
| 2001 | 98.42% | +1.96pp | #6 |
| 1981 | 96.46% | – | #2 |
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 +23.1%
GDP growth 2.9%
C/A balance 0.4%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Analysis
Italy matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1986. 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 Italy's literacy rate?▾
Italy's literacy rate was 99.35% in 2019. Ranked 6th globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from the previous year.
What was the highest literacy rate in Italy?▾
Italy's literacy rate peaked at 99.35% in 2019.
What was the lowest literacy rate in Italy?▾
The lowest literacy rate in Italy was 96.46% in 1981.
How does Italy rank in literacy rate?▾
Italy ranks 6th globally in literacy rate as of 2019.
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 Italy in 2019?▾
The literacy rate of Italy in 2019 was 99.35%. This ranks 6th in the world.
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APA
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BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_italy_literacy-rate,
title = {Italy Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/italy/literacy-rate},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}