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Nicaragua Literacy Rate

Adult literacy rate  SE.ADT.LITR.ZS

87.35% +1.74pp (+2.0%)
Year 2014 Rank #25 Global Peak 87.35% (2014) Source World Bank

Nicaragua Literacy Rate (2001–2014)

Overview

Nicaragua's literacy rate stood at 87.35% in 2014, a rise of +1.74pp from 2012. Nicaragua ranked 25th globally.

Data & projection

Year Literacy Rate YoY change Rank
2014 87.35% +1.74pp #25
2012 85.61% +7.61pp #23
2005 78.00% +1.32pp #12
2001 76.68% #21

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 +12.1% GDP growth 3.6% C/A balance 4.2%
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

Nicaragua matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nicaragua's literacy rate?

Nicaragua's literacy rate was 87.35% in 2014. Ranked 25th globally. This represents a 2.0% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest literacy rate in Nicaragua?

Nicaragua's literacy rate peaked at 87.35% in 2014.

What was the lowest literacy rate in Nicaragua?

The lowest literacy rate in Nicaragua was 76.68% in 2001.

How does Nicaragua rank in literacy rate?

Nicaragua ranks 25th globally in literacy rate as of 2014.

What is the World Bank indicator code for literacy rate?

The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.LITR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the literacy rate of Nicaragua in 2014?

The literacy rate of Nicaragua in 2014 was 87.35%. This ranks 25th in the world.

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