Suriname Youth Literacy Rate
Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS
Overview
Suriname's youth literacy rate stood at 97.69% in 2018, a rise of +0.02pp from 2012. Suriname ranked 29th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 97.69% | +0.02pp | #29 |
| 2012 | 97.67% | −0.71pp | #26 |
| 2010 | 98.38% | −1.04pp | #20 |
| 2008 | 99.42% | +4.54pp | #5 |
| 2004 | 94.88% | – | #14 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Suriname matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw youth literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Suriname's youth literacy rate was 97.69% in 2018. Ranked 29th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Suriname's youth literacy rate peaked at 99.42% in 2008.
The lowest youth literacy rate in Suriname was 94.88% in 2004.
Suriname ranks 29th globally in youth literacy rate as of 2018.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The youth literacy rate of Suriname in 2018 was 97.69%. This ranks 29th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_suriname_youth-literacy-rate,
title = {Suriname Youth Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/suriname/youth-literacy-rate},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}