Lesotho Literacy Rate
Adult literacy rate SE.ADT.LITR.ZS
Overview
Lesotho's literacy rate stood at 98.64% in 2025, a rise of +8.19pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 98.64% by 2025. Lesotho ranked 12th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 101.53% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 100.09% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 98.64% | - | - |
| 2025 | 98.64% | +8.19pp | #12 |
| 2024 | 90.45% | −2.05pp | #15 |
| 2019 | 92.50% | +6.26pp | #29 |
| 2018 | 86.24% | −11.03pp | #30 |
| 2016 | 97.27% | +31.17pp | #9 |
| 2006 | 66.10% | −20.15pp | #21 |
| 2000 | 86.25% | – | #22 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lesotho matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lesotho's literacy rate was 98.64% in 2025. Ranked 12th globally. This represents a 9.1% increase from the previous year.
Lesotho's literacy rate peaked at 98.64% in 2025.
The lowest literacy rate in Lesotho was 66.10% in 2006.
Lesotho ranks 12th globally in literacy rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.LITR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lesotho's literacy rate is projected to reach 98.64% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The literacy rate of Lesotho in 2025 was 98.64%. This ranks 12th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lesotho_literacy-rate,
title = {Lesotho Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lesotho/literacy-rate},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}