Literacy Rate: Nicaragua

Analysis# Nicaragua Literacy Rate Nicaragua's literacy rate reached 87.327% in 2014, matching its all-time peak. This figure represents a substantial 13.9 percentage point increase from 2001, when the rate stood at 76.68%—the lowest point in the dataset. Over the 13-year measurement period, Nicaragua demonstrated consistent upward movement in educational attainment across its population. The most significant gains occurred between 2005 and 2014, when the literacy rate jumped from 78% to 87.327%. The acceleration between 2012 (85.611%) and 2014 (87.327%) signals continued momentum in literacy improvement during this final interval. The sustained growth trajectory suggests that Nicaragua maintained focus on educational expansion and access throughout this period, positioning the country on an upward path for literacy development.