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Serbia Youth Literacy Rate

Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24  SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS

99.96% +0.22pp (+0.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #11 Global Peak 100.00% (2019) Source World Bank

Serbia Youth Literacy Rate (2003–2025)

Overview

Serbia's youth literacy rate stood at 99.96% in 2025, a rise of +0.22pp from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 99.96% by 2025. Serbia ranked 11th globally.

Data & projection

Year Youth Literacy Rate YoY change Rank
2025* trend 99.96% - -
2025 99.96% +0.22pp #11
2022 99.74% −0.26pp #8
2019 100.00% +0.28pp #3
2016 99.72% +0.41pp #6
2011 99.31% −0.05pp #16
2003 99.36% #2
* 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 youth literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Serbia's youth literacy rate?

Serbia's youth literacy rate was 99.96% in 2025. Ranked 11th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest youth literacy rate in Serbia?

Serbia's youth literacy rate peaked at 100.00% in 2019.

What was the lowest youth literacy rate in Serbia?

The lowest youth literacy rate in Serbia was 99.31% in 2011.

How does Serbia rank in youth literacy rate?

Serbia ranks 11th globally in youth literacy rate as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for youth literacy rate?

The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected youth literacy rate of Serbia in 2025?

Serbia's youth literacy rate is projected to reach 99.96% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the youth literacy rate of Serbia in 2025?

The youth literacy rate of Serbia in 2025 was 99.96%. This ranks 11th in the world.

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