South Sudan Literacy Rate
Adult literacy rate SE.ADT.LITR.ZS
26.83%
Overview
South Sudan's literacy rate stood at 26.83% in 2008. South Sudan ranked 31st globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 26.83% | – | #31 |
Detected Pattern
Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 91.4%
Real rate -26.9%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Analysis
South Sudan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2024. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Sudan's literacy rate?▾
South Sudan's literacy rate was 26.83% in 2008. Ranked 31st globally.
What was the highest literacy rate in South Sudan?▾
South Sudan's literacy rate peaked at 26.83% in 2008.
What was the lowest literacy rate in South Sudan?▾
The lowest literacy rate in South Sudan was 26.83% in 2008.
How does South Sudan rank in literacy rate?▾
South Sudan ranks 31st globally in literacy rate as of 2008.
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 literacy rate of South Sudan in 2008?▾
The literacy rate of South Sudan in 2008 was 26.83%. This ranks 31st in the world.
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APA
South Sudan Literacy Rate. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 1, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/south-sudan/literacy-rate
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_south-sudan_literacy-rate,
title = {South Sudan Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/south-sudan/literacy-rate},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}