Serbia Literacy Rate
Adult literacy rate SE.ADT.LITR.ZS
Serbia's literacy rate was 100.20% in 2025, ranked 2nd globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Serbia has experienced significant advancements in literacy rates over the past two decades. The country's literacy rate peaked at 100.20% in 2025, surpassing even the literacy rates of some of its peer countries, including Uzbekistan, which stood at 100.01% during the same period. This remarkable achievement marks a substantial increase from the trough of 96.40% recorded in 2003, indicating a notable improvement in the country's educational infrastructure. Notably, Serbia's literacy rate surpassed that of Saudi Arabia, a country with a relatively high literacy rate, in 2025. The country's commitment to education has yielded impressive results, positioning Serbia as the second most literate country globally. However, the increasing trend in literacy rates may be impacted by the ongoing challenges in the education sector, including a shrinking youth population and a growing focus on technical skills, which could alter the trajectory of Serbia's literacy trajectory in the coming years.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Serbia's literacy rate was 100.20% in 2025. Ranked 2nd globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from the previous year.
Serbia's literacy rate peaked at 100.20% in 2025.
The lowest literacy rate in Serbia was 96.40% in 2003.
Serbia ranks 2nd globally in literacy rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.LITR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Serbia's literacy rate is projected to reach 100.20% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The literacy rate of Serbia in 2025 was 100.20%. This ranks 2nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_serbia_literacy-rate,
title = {Serbia Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/serbia/literacy-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}