Myanmar Literacy Rate
Adult literacy rate SE.ADT.LITR.ZS
Overview
Myanmar's literacy rate stood at 93.55% in 2020, a rise of +4.48pp from 2019. Myanmar ranked 25th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 93.55% | +4.48pp | #25 |
| 2019 | 89.07% | −6.75pp | #35 |
| 2018 | 95.82% | +11.04pp | #11 |
| 2016 | 84.78% | −5.58pp | #32 |
| 2014 | 90.36% | +0.42pp | #23 |
| 2000 | 89.94% | +11.37pp | #18 |
| 1983 | 78.57% | – | #2 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Myanmar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2009. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Myanmar's literacy rate was 93.55% in 2020. Ranked 25th globally. This represents a 5.0% increase from the previous year.
Myanmar's literacy rate peaked at 95.82% in 2018.
The lowest literacy rate in Myanmar was 78.57% in 1983.
Myanmar ranks 25th globally in literacy rate as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.LITR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The literacy rate of Myanmar in 2020 was 93.55%. This ranks 25th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_myanmar_literacy-rate,
title = {Myanmar Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/myanmar/literacy-rate},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}