Literacy Rate: Myanmar
Myanmar's literacy rate is currently 93.5% as of 2020. # Myanmar Literacy Rate Myanmar's literacy rate reached 93.
Current (2020)
93.5%
+5.0% y/y
Peak (2018)
95.8%
Low (1983)
78.6%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1983–2020 · 7 pts
Literacy Rate — Myanmar
1983 — 2020
Literacy Rate — Myanmar
Analysis# Myanmar Literacy Rate
Myanmar's literacy rate reached 93.527% in 2020, reflecting substantial educational progress over nearly four decades. Since 1983, the country has improved by 19 percentage points from a low of 78.57%, demonstrating a long-term commitment to expanding literacy access. The nation peaked at 95.814% in 2018, showcasing strong gains during the mid-2010s before experiencing volatility in recent years.
The data reveals notable fluctuations between 2016 and 2020, with a sharp dip to 84.78% in 2016 followed by recovery and consolidation around 90-94%. Myanmar's trajectory from 1983 through 2020 shows sustained upward momentum despite short-term volatility, positioning the country among nations with higher literacy rates in Southeast Asia. Continued investment in education remains essential to building on these gains.
Historical Data
7 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 93.5% | +5.00% |
| 2019 | 89.1% | -7.04% |
| 2018 | 95.8% | +13.01% |
| 2016 | 84.8% | -6.18% |
| 2014 | 90.4% | +0.47% |
| 2000 | 89.9% | +14.47% |
| 1983 | 78.6% | — |
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