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Serbia Literacy Rate

Adult literacy rate  SE.ADT.LITR.ZS

100.20% +0.86pp (+0.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #2 Global Peak 100.20% (2025) Source World Bank

Serbia Literacy Rate (2003–2025)

Overview

Serbia's literacy rate stood at 100.20% in 2025, a rise of +0.86pp from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 100.20% by 2025. Serbia ranked 2nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Literacy Rate YoY change Rank
2025* trend 100.20% - -
2025 100.20% +0.86pp #2
2022 99.34% −0.14pp #7
2019 99.48% +0.64pp #5
2016 98.84% +0.88pp #5
2011 97.96% +1.56pp #15
2003 96.40% #3
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 11.1% GDP growth 0.1% Unemployment 23.0%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Serbia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Serbia's literacy rate?

Serbia's literacy rate was 100.20% in 2025. Ranked 2nd globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest literacy rate in Serbia?

Serbia's literacy rate peaked at 100.20% in 2025.

What was the lowest literacy rate in Serbia?

The lowest literacy rate in Serbia was 96.40% in 2003.

How does Serbia rank in literacy rate?

Serbia ranks 2nd globally in literacy rate as of 2025.

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 projected literacy rate of Serbia in 2025?

Serbia's literacy rate is projected to reach 100.20% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the literacy rate of Serbia in 2025?

The literacy rate of Serbia in 2025 was 100.20%. This ranks 2nd in the world.

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