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Turkmenistan Literacy Rate

Adult literacy rate  SE.ADT.LITR.ZS

99.90% +1.12pp (+1.1%)
Year 2022 Rank #4 Global Peak 99.90% (2022) Source World Bank

Turkmenistan Literacy Rate (1995–2022)

Overview

Turkmenistan's literacy rate stood at 99.90% in 2022, a rise of +1.12pp from 1995. Turkmenistan ranked 4th globally.

Data & projection

Year Literacy Rate YoY change Rank
2022 99.90% +1.12pp #4
1995 98.78% #1

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 8.8% GDP growth 0.3% Unemployment 10.1%
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

Turkmenistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2002. 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 Turkmenistan's literacy rate?

Turkmenistan's literacy rate was 99.90% in 2022. Ranked 4th globally. This represents a 1.1% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest literacy rate in Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan's literacy rate peaked at 99.90% in 2022.

What was the lowest literacy rate in Turkmenistan?

The lowest literacy rate in Turkmenistan was 98.78% in 1995.

How does Turkmenistan rank in literacy rate?

Turkmenistan ranks 4th globally in literacy rate as of 2022.

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 Turkmenistan in 2022?

The literacy rate of Turkmenistan in 2022 was 99.90%. This ranks 4th in the world.

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