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North Macedonia Literacy Rate

Adult literacy rate  SE.ADT.LITR.ZS

96.13% +2.07pp (+2.2%)
Year 2002 Rank #5 Global Peak 96.13% (2002) Source World Bank

North Macedonia Literacy Rate (1994–2002)

Overview

North Macedonia's literacy rate stood at 96.13% in 2002, a rise of +2.07pp from 1994. North Macedonia ranked 5th globally.

Data & projection

Year Literacy Rate YoY change Rank
2002 96.13% +2.07pp #5
1994 94.06% #1

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 +21.7% GDP growth 2.6% C/A balance 0.3%
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

North Macedonia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. 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 North Macedonia's literacy rate?

North Macedonia's literacy rate was 96.13% in 2002. Ranked 5th globally. This represents a 2.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest literacy rate in North Macedonia?

North Macedonia's literacy rate peaked at 96.13% in 2002.

What was the lowest literacy rate in North Macedonia?

The lowest literacy rate in North Macedonia was 94.06% in 1994.

How does North Macedonia rank in literacy rate?

North Macedonia ranks 5th globally in literacy rate as of 2002.

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 North Macedonia in 2002?

The literacy rate of North Macedonia in 2002 was 96.13%. This ranks 5th in the world.

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