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Kazakhstan Literacy Rate

Adult literacy rate  SE.ADT.LITR.ZS

99.73% +0.22pp (+0.2%)
Year 2009 Rank #3 Global Peak 99.73% (2009) Source World Bank

Kazakhstan Literacy Rate (1989–2009)

Overview

Kazakhstan's literacy rate stood at 99.73% in 2009, a rise of +0.22pp from 1999. Kazakhstan ranked 3rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Literacy Rate YoY change Rank
2009 99.73% +0.22pp #3
1999 99.51% +1.98pp #2
1989 97.53% #8

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 +21.9% GDP growth 7.3% C/A balance 1.8%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Kazakhstan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2010. 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 Kazakhstan's literacy rate?

Kazakhstan's literacy rate was 99.73% in 2009. Ranked 3rd globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest literacy rate in Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan's literacy rate peaked at 99.73% in 2009.

What was the lowest literacy rate in Kazakhstan?

The lowest literacy rate in Kazakhstan was 97.53% in 1989.

How does Kazakhstan rank in literacy rate?

Kazakhstan ranks 3rd globally in literacy rate as of 2009.

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 Kazakhstan in 2009?

The literacy rate of Kazakhstan in 2009 was 99.73%. This ranks 3rd in the world.

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