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Syrian Arab Republic Literacy Rate

Adult literacy rate  SE.ADT.LITR.ZS

94.42% +13.58pp (+16.8%)
Year 2021 Rank #18 Global Peak 94.42% (2021) Source World Bank

Syrian Arab Republic Literacy Rate (1981–2021)

Overview

Syrian Arab Republic's literacy rate stood at 94.42% in 2021, a rise of +13.58pp from 2004. Syrian Arab Republic ranked 18th globally.

Data & projection

Year Literacy Rate YoY change Rank
2021 94.42% +13.58pp #18
2004 80.84% −2.05pp #12
2002 82.89% +27.24pp #10
1981 55.65% #14

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 13.4% GDP growth 1.2% Unemployment 13.4%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Syrian Arab Republic matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2019. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Syrian Arab Republic's literacy rate?

Syrian Arab Republic's literacy rate was 94.42% in 2021. Ranked 18th globally. This represents a 16.8% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest literacy rate in Syrian Arab Republic?

Syrian Arab Republic's literacy rate peaked at 94.42% in 2021.

What was the lowest literacy rate in Syrian Arab Republic?

The lowest literacy rate in Syrian Arab Republic was 55.65% in 1981.

How does Syrian Arab Republic rank in literacy rate?

Syrian Arab Republic ranks 18th globally in literacy rate as of 2021.

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 Syrian Arab Republic in 2021?

The literacy rate of Syrian Arab Republic in 2021 was 94.42%. This ranks 18th in the world.

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