Liberia Youth Literacy Rate
Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS
Liberia's youth literacy rate was 75.06% in 2013, ranked 34th globally. This represents a 5.4% decrease from 2012. Data from World Bank, covering 1984–2013.
Overview
Liberia's youth literacy rate stood at 75.06% in 2013, a decline of +4.25pp from 2010. Liberia ranked 34th globally.
Liberia’s youth literacy rate has risen markedly since the all‑time trough of 47.63% recorded in 1984, climbing to an all‑time peak of 79.31% in 2010 and reaching 75.06% in the latest World Bank observation for 2013, ranking the nation 34th globally. The upward trajectory reflects sustained investments in primary education and post‑conflict reconstruction, yet the 2013 figure remains slightly below the contemporaneous rate of Nigeria, a peer with a comparable rank, which posted 79.16% for the same age group. The modest decline from the 2010 peak suggests that gains are consolidating rather than accelerating, as the country continues to grapple with infrastructural constraints and uneven regional school access. If policy reforms sustain funding for teacher training and expand secondary transition programmes, Liberia could close the remaining gap with higher‑performing peers such as Bangladesh, whose youth literacy stands at 85.53%, and potentially push the rate above the 80% threshold in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 75.06% | −4.25pp | #34 |
| 2010 | 79.31% | +12.89pp | #46 |
| 2007 | 66.42% | +18.79pp | #28 |
| 1984 | 47.63% | – | #5 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Liberia matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw youth literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Liberia's youth literacy rate was 75.06% in 2013. Ranked 34th globally. This represents a 5.4% decrease from the previous year.
Liberia's youth literacy rate peaked at 79.31% in 2010.
The lowest youth literacy rate in Liberia was 47.63% in 1984.
Liberia ranks 34th globally in youth literacy rate as of 2013.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The youth literacy rate of Liberia in 2013 was 75.06%. This ranks 34th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Liberia Youth Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/liberia/youth-literacy-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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