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Solomon Islands Youth Literacy Rate

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

Solomon Islands's youth literacy rate was 84.57% in 1999, ranked 7th globally. Data from World Bank, covering 1999–1999.

84.57%
Year 1999 Rank #7 Global Peak 84.57% (1999) Source World Bank

Overview

Solomon Islands's youth literacy rate stood at 84.57% in 1999. Solomon Islands ranked 7th globally.

The Solomon Islands' youth literacy rate has remained relatively stable at 84.57% since 1999, a year when it peaked and troughed simultaneously. This rate has placed the country at the 7th position globally, indicating a moderate level of educational achievement among its youth. In comparison, Jamaica, a peer country, has a higher youth literacy rate of 91.60%, while Zambia and Viet Nam have lower rates of 69.46% and 94.53%, respectively. The Kyrgyz Republic boasts the highest youth literacy rate among peer countries at 99.70%. The Solomon Islands' youth literacy rate has remained stagnant for over two decades, suggesting that the country has made limited progress in improving educational outcomes. To alter this trajectory, the Solomon Islands would need to focus on enhancing access to quality education, particularly in rural areas, and addressing the underlying factors contributing to the stagnation of youth literacy rates.

Data & projection

Year Youth Literacy Rate YoY change Rank
1999 84.57% – #7

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 +21.0% GDP growth 2.5% C/A balance 2.2%
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

Solomon Islands matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Solomon Islands's youth literacy rate?▾

Solomon Islands's youth literacy rate was 84.57% in 1999. Ranked 7th globally.

What was the highest youth literacy rate in Solomon Islands?▾

Solomon Islands's youth literacy rate peaked at 84.57% in 1999.

What was the lowest youth literacy rate in Solomon Islands?▾

The lowest youth literacy rate in Solomon Islands was 84.57% in 1999.

How does Solomon Islands rank in youth literacy rate?▾

Solomon Islands ranks 7th globally in youth literacy rate as of 1999.

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 youth literacy rate of Solomon Islands in 1999?▾

The youth literacy rate of Solomon Islands in 1999 was 84.57%. This ranks 7th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_solomon-islands_youth-literacy-rate, title = {Solomon Islands Youth Literacy Rate}, url = {https://historysaid.com/solomon-islands/youth-literacy-rate/}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }
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