Morocco Youth Literacy Rate
Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS
Morocco's youth literacy rate was 89.12% in 2014, ranked 35th globally. This represents a 2.1% decrease from 2013. Data from World Bank, covering 1982–2014.
Overview
Morocco's youth literacy rate stood at 89.12% in 2014, a decline of +1.90pp from 2012. Morocco ranked 35th globally.
Morocco’s youth literacy rate has risen sharply from 44.14 % in 1982, the all‑time trough, to 89.12 % in 2014, placing the country 35th in the world. The upward trajectory accelerated in the 2000s, reaching an all‑time peak of 91.02 % in 2012 before a modest dip two years later. This progress mirrors reforms that expanded primary education and introduced targeted adult‑learning programs, allowing Morocco to close the gap with peers such as Cambodia, whose rate stands at 90.14 %, and Tanzania at 88.81 %. Despite the gains, the 2014 figure remains slightly below the peak, suggesting that sustaining the reforms and addressing regional disparities will be crucial to maintain momentum. Continued investment in teacher training and digital resources could help Morocco not only preserve but further improve its youth literacy rate in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 89.12% | −1.90pp | #35 |
| 2012 | 91.02% | +9.51pp | #36 |
| 2011 | 81.51% | +2.04pp | #47 |
| 2009 | 79.47% | +1.61pp | #36 |
| 2008 | 77.86% | +7.40pp | #29 |
| 2004 | 70.46% | +12.03pp | #21 |
| 1994 | 58.43% | +14.29pp | #6 |
| 1982 | 44.14% | – | #7 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Morocco matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2006. 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
Morocco's youth literacy rate was 89.12% in 2014. Ranked 35th globally. This represents a 2.1% decrease from the previous year.
Morocco's youth literacy rate peaked at 91.02% in 2012.
The lowest youth literacy rate in Morocco was 44.14% in 1982.
Morocco ranks 35th globally in youth literacy rate as of 2014.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The youth literacy rate of Morocco in 2014 was 89.12%. This ranks 35th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_morocco_youth-literacy-rate,
title = {Morocco Youth Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/morocco/youth-literacy-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}