Literacy Rate: Albania
Albania's literacy rate is currently 97.7% as of 2023. # Albania Literacy Rate Albania's literacy rate stands at 97.
Current (2023)
97.7%
-1.1% y/y
Peak (2017)
98.8%
Low (2008)
95.9%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
2001–2023 · 6 pts
Literacy Rate — Albania
2001 — 2023
Literacy Rate — Albania
Analysis# Albania Literacy Rate
Albania's literacy rate stands at 97.68% as of 2023, reflecting a highly educated population. This figure sits 1.13 percentage points below the country's all-time peak of 98.81% in 2017, yet remains well above the 15-year low of 95.94% recorded in 2008. Since 2001, Albania has experienced a marginal 1.0 percentage point decline overall, masking significant fluctuations within that period.
The most notable turning point occurred between 2001 and 2008, when literacy fell by 2.77 percentage points before beginning a recovery. Albania rebounded steadily from 2008 through 2017, gaining nearly 3 percentage points. The recent slight dip from the 2017 peak suggests a modest cooling, though the current rate remains among the highest in the Balkans and indicates sustained educational achievement.
Historical Data
6 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 97.7% | -1.14% |
| 2017 | 98.8% | +1.60% |
| 2012 | 97.3% | +0.41% |
| 2011 | 96.8% | +0.95% |
| 2008 | 95.9% | -2.81% |
| 2001 | 98.7% | — |
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