Niger Youth Literacy Rate
Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS
Niger's youth literacy rate was 61.62% in 2025, ranked 66th globally. This represents a 14.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2001–2025.
Overview
Niger's youth literacy rate stood at 61.62% in 2025, a rise of +7.71pp from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 61.62% by 2025. Niger ranked 66th globally.
Niger’s youth literacy rate has risen dramatically from 19.79 % in 2001 to 61.62 % in 2025, marking the country’s all‑time peak and placing it 66th globally. This eight‑year coverage reflects an average annual increase of roughly 5.3 percentage points, outpacing many regional peers; for example, Afghanistan records a slightly higher rate of 62.78 % while Burkina Faso stands at 66.00 %. The steep ascent coincides with expanded primary education programmes and targeted literacy campaigns launched in the early 2010s, which helped reverse the low baseline of the early 2000s. Despite the progress, Niger remains well below the West African average of around 71 % observed in Benin and Senegal. Continued investment in teacher training, school infrastructure, and community‑based learning will be essential to sustain the upward trajectory and narrow the gap with higher‑performing neighbours.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 61.62% | - | - |
| 2025 | 61.62% | +7.71pp | #66 |
| 2022 | 53.91% | +8.38pp | #58 |
| 2018 | 45.53% | −1.20pp | #55 |
| 2014 | 46.73% | +6.94pp | #50 |
| 2012 | 39.79% | +18.40pp | #49 |
| 2006 | 21.39% | −15.16pp | #38 |
| 2005 | 36.55% | +16.76pp | #30 |
| 2001 | 19.79% | – | #33 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Niger matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw youth literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Niger's youth literacy rate was 61.62% in 2025. Ranked 66th globally. This represents a 14.3% increase from the previous year.
Niger's youth literacy rate peaked at 61.62% in 2025.
The lowest youth literacy rate in Niger was 19.79% in 2001.
Niger ranks 66th globally in youth literacy rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Niger's youth literacy rate is projected to reach 61.62% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth literacy rate of Niger in 2025 was 61.62%. This ranks 66th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_niger_youth-literacy-rate,
title = {Niger Youth Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/niger/youth-literacy-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}