Literacy Rate: Morocco
Morocco's literacy rate is currently 64.3% as of 2014. # Morocco Literacy Rate Morocco's literacy rate stood at 64.
Current (2014)
64.3%
-7.1% y/y
Peak (2012)
69.2%
Low (1982)
30.3%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1982–2014 · 8 pts
Literacy Rate — Morocco
1982 — 2014
Literacy Rate — Morocco
Analysis# Morocco Literacy Rate
Morocco's literacy rate stood at 64.26% in 2014, representing substantial progress from the 30.26% recorded in 1982—a gain of 112.4% over three decades. The country peaked at 69.16% in 2012, indicating a slight decline of 4.9 percentage points by 2014. This upward trajectory reflects Morocco's sustained commitment to expanding educational access across its population.
The most significant acceleration occurred between 2004 and 2012, when literacy jumped from 52.31% to 69.16%—a 32% increase in just eight years. This period coincided with expanded primary school enrollment initiatives. The modest downturn between 2012 and 2014 warrants monitoring, though the overall trend remains decidedly positive compared to the nation's 1982 baseline.
Historical Data
8 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 64.3% | -7.09% |
| 2012 | 69.2% | +3.10% |
| 2011 | 67.1% | +19.61% |
| 2009 | 56.1% | +1.69% |
| 2008 | 55.1% | +5.43% |
| 2004 | 52.3% | +25.78% |
| 1994 | 41.6% | +37.44% |
| 1982 | 30.3% | — |
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