Literacy Rate: Ecuador
Ecuador's literacy rate is currently 93.5% as of 2024. # Ecuador Literacy Rate Ecuador's literacy rate stands at 93.
Current (2024)
93.5%
-2.9% y/y
Peak (2022)
96.3%
Low (1982)
83.5%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1982–2024 · 18 pts
Literacy Rate — Ecuador
1982 — 2024
Literacy Rate — Ecuador
Analysis# Ecuador Literacy Rate
Ecuador's literacy rate stands at 93.49% in 2024, reflecting steady progress over four decades. The country peaked at 96.26% in 2022, significantly above the 83.55% recorded in 1982—a gain of 11.9 percentage points across the measured period. Current performance remains well above historical lows, demonstrating sustained commitment to educational access and quality.
The 2022 peak represents the highest achievement in Ecuador's literacy trajectory, though the 2024 figure shows a 2.77-point decline from that benchmark. Between 2012 and 2022, Ecuador posted consistent gains, climbing from 92.06% to 96.26%. The recent dip warrants monitoring, as it suggests potential challenges in maintaining momentum. Despite this setback, Ecuador maintains a literacy rate in the mid-90s range, positioning it among stronger performers in Latin America's educational landscape.
Historical Data
18 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 93.5% | -2.88% |
| 2022 | 96.3% | +1.88% |
| 2021 | 94.5% | +0.91% |
| 2020 | 93.6% | +0.86% |
| 2017 | 92.8% | -1.61% |
| 2016 | 94.3% | -0.12% |
| 2015 | 94.5% | +0.25% |
| 2014 | 94.2% | +1.00% |
| 2013 | 93.3% | +1.34% |
| 2012 | 92.1% | +0.51% |
| 2011 | 91.6% | -0.28% |
| 2010 | 91.8% | -0.43% |
| 2009 | 92.3% | -0.15% |
| 2008 | 92.4% | +0.31% |
| 2007 | 92.1% | +1.23% |
| 2001 | 91.0% | +3.04% |
| 1990 | 88.3% | +5.69% |
| 1982 | 83.5% | — |
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