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Madagascar Youth Literacy Rate

Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24  SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS

82.38% +2.53pp (+3.2%)
Year 2021 Rank #40 Global Peak 82.38% (2021) Source World Bank

Madagascar Youth Literacy Rate (2000–2021)

Overview

Madagascar's youth literacy rate stood at 82.38% in 2021, a rise of +2.53pp from 2018. Madagascar ranked 40th globally.

Data & projection

Year Youth Literacy Rate YoY change Rank
2021 82.38% +2.53pp #40
2018 79.85% +3.02pp #46
2012 76.83% +6.59pp #47
2000 70.24% #46

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +42.3% GDP growth 4.0% C/A balance 0.4%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Madagascar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Madagascar's youth literacy rate?

Madagascar's youth literacy rate was 82.38% in 2021. Ranked 40th globally. This represents a 3.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest youth literacy rate in Madagascar?

Madagascar's youth literacy rate peaked at 82.38% in 2021.

What was the lowest youth literacy rate in Madagascar?

The lowest youth literacy rate in Madagascar was 70.24% in 2000.

How does Madagascar rank in youth literacy rate?

Madagascar ranks 40th globally in youth literacy rate as of 2021.

What is the World Bank indicator code for youth literacy rate?

The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the youth literacy rate of Madagascar in 2021?

The youth literacy rate of Madagascar in 2021 was 82.38%. This ranks 40th in the world.

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