Lebanon Literacy Rate
Adult literacy rate SE.ADT.LITR.ZS
Lebanon's literacy rate was 92.01% in 2019, ranked 31st globally. This represents a 0.7% decrease from 2018. Data from World Bank, covering 2007–2019.
Overview
Lebanon's literacy rate stood at 92.01% in 2019, a decline of +0.66pp from 2018. Lebanon ranked 31st globally.
Lebanon’s literacy rate rose from 89.61 % in 2007, the all‑time trough, to a peak of 92.67 % in 2018 before slipping slightly to 92.01 % in 2019, placing the country 31st globally. The four‑year coverage shows a modest yet steady improvement, mirroring the progress of regional peers such as Thailand, which recorded 91.27 % in the same period, and Sri Lanka, with 92.25 %. The upward trajectory reflects sustained investment in primary and secondary education, although the slight decline after the 2018 high suggests vulnerability to economic pressures and political instability that have affected school attendance and funding. Continued reforms in curriculum quality, teacher training, and access to digital learning resources could reinforce gains and push Lebanon’s literacy rate above the 93 % threshold, sustaining its position among the higher‑ranking developing economies.
Data & projection
| Year | Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 92.01% | −0.66pp | #31 |
| 2018 | 92.67% | +1.49pp | #24 |
| 2009 | 91.18% | +1.57pp | #18 |
| 2007 | 89.61% | – | #16 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lebanon matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lebanon's literacy rate was 92.01% in 2019. Ranked 31st globally. This represents a 0.7% decrease from the previous year.
Lebanon's literacy rate peaked at 92.67% in 2018.
The lowest literacy rate in Lebanon was 89.61% in 2007.
Lebanon ranks 31st globally in literacy rate as of 2019.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.LITR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The literacy rate of Lebanon in 2019 was 92.01%. This ranks 31st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lebanon_literacy-rate,
title = {Lebanon Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lebanon/literacy-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}