Jamaica Literacy Rate
Adult literacy rate SE.ADT.LITR.ZS
79.92%
Overview
Jamaica's literacy rate stood at 79.92% in 1999. Jamaica ranked 6th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 79.92% | – | #6 |
Detected Pattern
Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 10.3%
Real rate -1.1%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Analysis
Jamaica matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jamaica's literacy rate?▾
Jamaica's literacy rate was 79.92% in 1999. Ranked 6th globally.
What was the highest literacy rate in Jamaica?▾
Jamaica's literacy rate peaked at 79.92% in 1999.
What was the lowest literacy rate in Jamaica?▾
The lowest literacy rate in Jamaica was 79.92% in 1999.
How does Jamaica rank in literacy rate?▾
Jamaica ranks 6th globally in literacy rate as of 1999.
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 Jamaica in 1999?▾
The literacy rate of Jamaica in 1999 was 79.92%. This ranks 6th in the world.
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Jamaica Literacy Rate. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/jamaica/literacy-rate
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_jamaica_literacy-rate,
title = {Jamaica Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jamaica/literacy-rate},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}