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Liberia Literacy Rate

Adult literacy rate  SE.ADT.LITR.ZS

59.40% +27.29pp (+85.0%)
Year 2010 Rank #42 Global Peak 59.40% (2010) Source World Bank

Liberia Literacy Rate (1984–2010)

Overview

Liberia's literacy rate stood at 59.40% in 2010, a rise of +27.29pp from 1984. Liberia ranked 42nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Literacy Rate YoY change Rank
2010 59.40% +27.29pp #42
1984 32.11% #5

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 17.5% Real rate -2.5%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

Liberia matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. 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 Liberia's literacy rate?

Liberia's literacy rate was 59.40% in 2010. Ranked 42nd globally. This represents a 85.0% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest literacy rate in Liberia?

Liberia's literacy rate peaked at 59.40% in 2010.

What was the lowest literacy rate in Liberia?

The lowest literacy rate in Liberia was 32.11% in 1984.

How does Liberia rank in literacy rate?

Liberia ranks 42nd globally in literacy rate as of 2010.

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 Liberia in 2010?

The literacy rate of Liberia in 2010 was 59.40%. This ranks 42nd in the world.

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