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Myanmar Youth Literacy Rate

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

96.36% +0.94pp (+1.0%)
Year 2020 Rank #30 Global Peak 99.14% (2018) Source World Bank

Myanmar Youth Literacy Rate (1983–2020)

Overview

Myanmar's youth literacy rate stood at 96.36% in 2020, a rise of +0.94pp from 2019. Myanmar ranked 30th globally.

Data & projection

Year Youth Literacy Rate YoY change Rank
2020 96.36% +0.94pp #30
2019 95.42% −3.72pp #43
2018 99.14% +8.72pp #14
2016 90.42% −4.47pp #35
2014 94.89% +0.30pp #29
2000 94.59% +9.69pp #27
1983 84.90% #2

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 +40.4% GDP growth 10.6% C/A balance 2.7%
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

Myanmar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2009. 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 Myanmar's youth literacy rate?

Myanmar's youth literacy rate was 96.36% in 2020. Ranked 30th globally. This represents a 1.0% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest youth literacy rate in Myanmar?

Myanmar's youth literacy rate peaked at 99.14% in 2018.

What was the lowest youth literacy rate in Myanmar?

The lowest youth literacy rate in Myanmar was 84.90% in 1983.

How does Myanmar rank in youth literacy rate?

Myanmar ranks 30th globally in youth literacy rate as of 2020.

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 Myanmar in 2020?

The youth literacy rate of Myanmar in 2020 was 96.36%. This ranks 30th in the world.

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