Myanmar Youth Literacy Rate
Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS
Myanmar's youth literacy rate was 96.36% in 2020, ranked 30th globally. This represents a 1.0% increase from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Myanmar’s youth literacy rate rose from a low of 84.90 % in 1983 to a peak of 99.14 % in 2018, reflecting sustained expansion of primary education and targeted adult‑learning programmes. By 2020 the rate stood at 96.36 %, placing the country 30th globally and slightly below peers such as Vietnam (98.20 %) and Iran (98.45 %) but above India (95.68 %). The seven‑year coverage window captures the most recent acceleration, during which the proportion of literate youths increased by roughly 1.5 percentage points per year. The upward trajectory suggests that continued investment in school infrastructure and teacher training could keep Myanmar near the top of the regional ranking, while any reversal in public‑spending priorities or political instability would risk stalling progress.
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}
}