Literacy Rate: Belize
Belize's literacy rate is currently 87.9% as of 2022. # Belize Literacy Rate Belize's literacy rate stands at 87.
Current (2022)
87.9%
-3.3% y/y
Peak (2015)
90.9%
Low (1991)
70.3%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1991–2022 · 4 pts
Literacy Rate — Belize
1991 — 2022
Literacy Rate — Belize
Analysis# Belize Literacy Rate
Belize's literacy rate stands at 87.88% as of 2022, representing substantial progress over three decades. The country reached its all-time peak of 90.92% in 2015 before experiencing a modest decline to current levels. Since 1991, when literacy was just 70.3%, Belize has improved by 25 percentage points—a significant achievement for the Central American nation.
The period from 1991 to 2015 demonstrates accelerating educational gains, with literacy rising from 70.3% to 76.9% by 2000, then jumping to 90.92% by 2015. The recent downturn from 2015 to 2022 suggests potential headwinds, though the 87.88% rate remains substantially above historical baselines. Sustained investment in primary and secondary education will be critical to reversing this recent trend and approaching the 2015 peak once more.
Historical Data
4 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 87.9% | -3.34% |
| 2015 | 90.9% | +18.23% |
| 2000 | 76.9% | +9.39% |
| 1991 | 70.3% | — |
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