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Trinidad and Tobago Literacy Rate

Adult literacy rate  SE.ADT.LITR.ZS

96.94% +1.97pp (+2.1%)
Year 1990 Rank #2 Global Peak 96.94% (1990) Source World Bank

Trinidad and Tobago Literacy Rate (1980–1990)

Overview

Trinidad and Tobago's literacy rate stood at 96.94% in 1990, a rise of +1.97pp from 1980. Trinidad and Tobago ranked 2nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Literacy Rate YoY change Rank
1990 96.94% +1.97pp #2
1980 94.97% #4

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +12.9% GDP growth 3.7% C/A balance 14.1%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Trinidad and Tobago matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2014. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trinidad and Tobago's literacy rate?

Trinidad and Tobago's literacy rate was 96.94% in 1990. Ranked 2nd globally. This represents a 2.1% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest literacy rate in Trinidad and Tobago?

Trinidad and Tobago's literacy rate peaked at 96.94% in 1990.

What was the lowest literacy rate in Trinidad and Tobago?

The lowest literacy rate in Trinidad and Tobago was 94.97% in 1980.

How does Trinidad and Tobago rank in literacy rate?

Trinidad and Tobago ranks 2nd globally in literacy rate as of 1990.

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 Trinidad and Tobago in 1990?

The literacy rate of Trinidad and Tobago in 1990 was 96.94%. This ranks 2nd in the world.

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