Sudan Youth Literacy Rate
Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS
Sudan's youth literacy rate was 65.81% in 2008, ranked 32nd globally. This represents a 15.8% decrease from 2007. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2008.
Overview
Sudan's youth literacy rate stood at 65.81% in 2008, a decline of +12.35pp from 2000. Sudan ranked 32nd globally.
Sudan's youth literacy rate has experienced a downward trend, with the rate declining from an all-time high of 78.16% in 2000 to 65.81% in 2008, a decline of 12.35 percentage points over the eight-year period. This decline positions Sudan at 32nd globally, surpassing countries such as Nigeria with a literacy rate of 66.78% and Sierra Leone with a rate of 58.42%. The decline in youth literacy rate in Sudan is a cause for concern, particularly considering that this indicator is often seen as a key driver of economic growth and development. The country's literacy rate improvement efforts may have been hindered by factors such as conflict, poverty, and limited access to education. To reverse this trend, Sudan would need to address these underlying issues and implement targeted education policies that prioritize access and quality of education for its youth population.
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 youth literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sudan's youth literacy rate was 65.81% in 2008. Ranked 32nd globally. This represents a 15.8% decrease from the previous year.
Sudan's youth literacy rate peaked at 78.16% in 2000.
The lowest youth literacy rate in Sudan was 65.81% in 2008.
Sudan ranks 32nd globally in youth literacy rate as of 2008.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The youth literacy rate of Sudan in 2008 was 65.81%. This ranks 32nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sudan_youth-literacy-rate,
title = {Sudan Youth Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sudan/youth-literacy-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}