Myanmar Youth Literacy Rate
Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS
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
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
Myanmar's youth literacy rate was 96.36% in 2020. Ranked 30th globally. This represents a 1.0% increase from the previous year.
Myanmar's youth literacy rate peaked at 99.14% in 2018.
The lowest youth literacy rate in Myanmar was 84.90% in 1983.
Myanmar ranks 30th globally in youth literacy rate as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The youth literacy rate of Myanmar in 2020 was 96.36%. This ranks 30th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_myanmar_youth-literacy-rate,
title = {Myanmar Youth Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/myanmar/youth-literacy-rate},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}