Literacy Rate: Barbados
Barbados's literacy rate is currently 99.3% as of 1970. # Barbados Literacy Rate Barbados maintains a literacy rate of 99.
Current (1970)
99.3%
Peak (1970)
99.3%
Low (1970)
99.3%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1970–1970 · 1 pts
Literacy Rate — Barbados
1970 — 1970
Literacy Rate — Barbados
Analysis# Barbados Literacy Rate
Barbados maintains a literacy rate of 99.27%, recorded in 1970. This figure represents both the country's current documented rate and its all-time peak, indicating sustained high literacy levels. The data currently spans only 1970, making it impossible to assess directional changes or long-term trajectory since that benchmark year.
Barbados's near-universal literacy rate places it among the world's highest-performing nations in educational attainment. The 99.27% figure from five decades ago reflects strong foundational investment in education and widespread access to schooling. Updated measurements would clarify whether Barbados has maintained, improved, or adjusted this exceptional rate in recent decades.
Historical Data
1 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 99.3% | — |
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