Paraguay Literacy Rate
Adult literacy rate SE.ADT.LITR.ZS
Paraguay's literacy rate was 94.63% in 2025, ranked 24th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1982–2025.
Overview
Paraguay's literacy rate stood at 94.63% in 2025, a decline of +0.23pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 94.63% by 2025. Paraguay ranked 24th globally.
Paraguay’s literacy rate reached 94.63% in 2025, ranking the country 24th globally and aligning it closely with regional peers such as Brazil, which recorded the same rate. The country has made substantial progress since 1982, when the literacy rate stood at a low of 78.46%, reflecting a sustained upward trend over four decades. The highest rate was achieved in 2015 at 95.55%, indicating that current levels remain slightly below the historical peak. Despite progress, Paraguay lags behind neighboring Colombia (95.24%) and Bolivia (95.28%), suggesting room for further improvement. The 16-year coverage of available data highlights consistent gains, likely driven by expanded access to primary education and public investment in rural schooling. However, challenges persist in reaching remote and indigenous populations, where literacy outcomes tend to be lower. Future improvements will depend on targeted educational policies, improved teacher training, and stronger infrastructure in underserved regions. Without renewed efforts, the current stagnation near 94.6% may continue, limiting human capital development.
Data & projection
| Year | Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 94.77% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 94.70% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 94.63% | - | - |
| 2025 | 94.63% | −0.23pp | #24 |
| 2024 | 94.86% | +0.32pp | #10 |
| 2020 | 94.54% | +1.33pp | #20 |
| 2019 | 93.21% | −0.81pp | #27 |
| 2018 | 94.02% | −0.63pp | #20 |
| 2016 | 94.65% | −0.90pp | #19 |
| 2015 | 95.55% | +0.52pp | #12 |
| 2014 | 95.03% | −0.03pp | #13 |
| 2013 | 95.06% | +0.86pp | #14 |
| 2012 | 94.20% | +0.33pp | #14 |
| 2010 | 93.87% | +0.12pp | #17 |
| 2009 | 93.75% | +0.46pp | #11 |
| 2008 | 93.29% | −1.27pp | #12 |
| 2007 | 94.56% | +4.29pp | #6 |
| 1992 | 90.27% | +11.81pp | #4 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Paraguay matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Paraguay's literacy rate was 94.63% in 2025. Ranked 24th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year.
Paraguay's literacy rate peaked at 95.55% in 2015.
The lowest literacy rate in Paraguay was 78.46% in 1982.
Paraguay ranks 24th globally in literacy rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.LITR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Paraguay's literacy rate is projected to reach 94.63% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The literacy rate of Paraguay in 2025 was 94.63%. This ranks 24th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Paraguay Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/paraguay/literacy-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}