Literacy Rate: Bhutan
Bhutan's literacy rate is currently 64.9% as of 2022. # Bhutan Literacy Rate Bhutan's literacy rate stood at 64.
Current (2022)
64.9%
-2.5% y/y
Peak (2017)
66.6%
Low (2005)
52.8%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
2005–2022 · 4 pts
Literacy Rate — Bhutan
2005 — 2022
Literacy Rate — Bhutan
Analysis# Bhutan Literacy Rate
Bhutan's literacy rate stood at 64.91% in 2022, reflecting substantial progress from its 52.81% baseline in 2005—a gain of 22.9 percentage points over 17 years. The nation reached its peak of 66.56% in 2017, positioning current levels just 1.65 points below that high mark. This upward arc demonstrates Bhutan's commitment to educational expansion across its population.
The most significant growth occurred between 2005 and 2017, when the literacy rate climbed 13.75 points. A slight decline from 2017 to 2022 suggests potential stabilization rather than sustained acceleration. With nearly two-thirds of the population now literate, Bhutan has narrowed the gap significantly, though continued investments will determine whether the rate resumes its upward trajectory or stabilizes around current levels.
Historical Data
4 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 64.9% | -2.48% |
| 2017 | 66.6% | +20.32% |
| 2012 | 55.3% | +4.75% |
| 2005 | 52.8% | — |
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