Libya Literacy Rate
Adult literacy rate SE.ADT.LITR.ZS
Libya's literacy rate was 60.16% in 1984, ranked 2nd globally. Data from World Bank, covering 1984–1984.
Overview
Libya's literacy rate stood at 60.16% in 1984. Libya ranked 2nd globally.
Libya’s literacy rate, measured at 60.16 % in 1984, represents both the country’s most recent and sole recorded value in the World Bank series, making it simultaneously the peak and trough for the indicator. At that time Libya ranked second globally, a position that reflects the limited temporal coverage rather than sustained progress; the figure is marginally higher than the Republic of Congo’s 59.62 % and considerably lower than Costa Rica’s 92.63 % in comparable periods. The static nature of the data precludes analysis of long‑term trends, yet the 1984 level suggests that a substantial portion of the adult population remained illiterate, especially when contrasted with regional peers such as Tunisia, whose rate stood at 48.19 % in the same era. Future improvements will depend on the expansion of formal education, investment in adult learning programs, and political stability that can sustain systematic data collection, which together could shift the trajectory upward.
Data & projection
| Year | Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 60.16% | – | #2 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Libya matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Libya's literacy rate was 60.16% in 1984. Ranked 2nd globally.
Libya's literacy rate peaked at 60.16% in 1984.
The lowest literacy rate in Libya was 60.16% in 1984.
Libya ranks 2nd globally in literacy rate as of 1984.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.LITR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The literacy rate of Libya in 1984 was 60.16%. This ranks 2nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_libya_literacy-rate,
title = {Libya Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/libya/literacy-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}