Malta Literacy Rate
Adult literacy rate SE.ADT.LITR.ZS
Overview
Malta's literacy rate stood at 93.31% in 2011, a rise of +0.95pp from 2005. Malta ranked 30th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 93.31% | +0.95pp | #30 |
| 2005 | 92.36% | +4.49pp | #5 |
| 1995 | 87.87% | +0.94pp | #3 |
| 1985 | 86.93% | – | #3 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Malta matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Malta's literacy rate was 93.31% in 2011. Ranked 30th globally. This represents a 1.0% increase from the previous year.
Malta's literacy rate peaked at 93.31% in 2011.
The lowest literacy rate in Malta was 86.93% in 1985.
Malta ranks 30th globally in literacy rate as of 2011.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.LITR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The literacy rate of Malta in 2011 was 93.31%. This ranks 30th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_malta_literacy-rate,
title = {Malta Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/malta/literacy-rate},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}