Madagascar Literacy Rate
Adult literacy rate SE.ADT.LITR.ZS
Overview
Madagascar's literacy rate stood at 74.69% in 2021, a decline of +1.99pp from 2018. Madagascar ranked 35th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 74.69% | −1.99pp | #35 |
| 2018 | 76.68% | +5.11pp | #34 |
| 2012 | 71.57% | +0.88pp | #35 |
| 2000 | 70.69% | – | #29 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Madagascar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Madagascar's literacy rate was 74.69% in 2021. Ranked 35th globally. This represents a 2.6% decrease from the previous year.
Madagascar's literacy rate peaked at 76.68% in 2018.
The lowest literacy rate in Madagascar was 70.69% in 2000.
Madagascar ranks 35th globally in literacy rate as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.LITR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The literacy rate of Madagascar in 2021 was 74.69%. This ranks 35th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_madagascar_literacy-rate,
title = {Madagascar Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/madagascar/literacy-rate},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}