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Zimbabwe Literacy Rate

Adult literacy rate  SE.ADT.LITR.ZS

93.23% +9.72pp (+11.6%)
Year 2019 Rank #26 Global Peak 93.23% (2019) Source World Bank

Zimbabwe Literacy Rate (1982–2019)

Overview

Zimbabwe's literacy rate stood at 93.23% in 2019, a rise of +9.72pp from 1992. Zimbabwe ranked 26th globally.

Data & projection

Year Literacy Rate YoY change Rank
2019 93.23% +9.72pp #26
1992 83.51% +5.72pp #5
1982 77.79% #4

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 736.1% GDP growth 1.7% Unemployment 9.4%
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

Zimbabwe matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. 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 Zimbabwe's literacy rate?

Zimbabwe's literacy rate was 93.23% in 2019. Ranked 26th globally. This represents a 11.6% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest literacy rate in Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe's literacy rate peaked at 93.23% in 2019.

What was the lowest literacy rate in Zimbabwe?

The lowest literacy rate in Zimbabwe was 77.79% in 1982.

How does Zimbabwe rank in literacy rate?

Zimbabwe ranks 26th globally in literacy rate as of 2019.

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 Zimbabwe in 2019?

The literacy rate of Zimbabwe in 2019 was 93.23%. This ranks 26th in the world.

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