Sudan Literacy Rate
Adult literacy rate SE.ADT.LITR.ZS
Sudan's literacy rate was 53.52% in 2008, ranked 29th globally. This represents a 12.8% decrease from 2007. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2008.
Overview
Sudan's literacy rate stood at 53.52% in 2008, a decline of +7.83pp from 2000. Sudan ranked 29th globally.
Sudan's literacy rate, as per the World Bank data, has exhibited a downward trend since its peak in 2000, when it stood at 61.35%. This figure represents the highest recorded literacy rate in the country. By 2008, the rate had plummeted to 53.52%, a decline of nearly 13% in eight years, ranking Sudan 29th globally. Compared to its peer countries, Sudan's literacy rate lags behind Morocco's 55.15% as of the same year, but surpasses Burundi's 48.08%. The disparities in literacy rates between Sudan and its peer countries may be attributed to various factors including differing levels of investment in education and socioeconomic development. The downward trajectory of Sudan's literacy rate since 2000 suggests a concerning trend that may be exacerbated by ongoing conflicts and economic instability. A significant increase in investment in education and a sustained period of peace would be required to reverse this trend and improve Sudan's literacy rate.
Data & projection
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sudan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sudan's literacy rate was 53.52% in 2008. Ranked 29th globally. This represents a 12.8% decrease from the previous year.
Sudan's literacy rate peaked at 61.35% in 2000.
The lowest literacy rate in Sudan was 53.52% in 2008.
Sudan ranks 29th globally in literacy rate as of 2008.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.LITR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The literacy rate of Sudan in 2008 was 53.52%. This ranks 29th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sudan_literacy-rate,
title = {Sudan Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sudan/literacy-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}