Afghanistan—Youth Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #87 of 88
Latest Value
62.7%
2022
YoY Change
+12.0%
2021 → 2022
Global Rank
#87
of 88 countries
Maximum
62.7%
2022
Minimum
35.8%
2015
CAGR
+2.7%
5 years
Last
62.7%
Previous
55.9%
Highest
62.7%
Lowest
35.8%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 62.7% | +12.0% |
| 2021 | 55.9% | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 54.0% | +50.7% |
| 2015 | 35.8% | -23.8% |
| 2011 | 47.0% |
Top Countries — Youth Literacy Rate (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uzbekistan | 100.0% | 2022 |
| 2 | San Marino | 100.0% | 2022 |
| 3 | Tuvalu | 100.0% | 2022 |
| 4 | Romania | 99.9% | 2021 |
| 5 | Russian Federation | 99.9% | 2021 |
| 6 | Turkmenistan | 99.9% | 2022 |
| 7 | Singapore | 99.9% | 2021 |
| 8 | Saudi Arabia | 99.9% | 2024 |
| 9 | Armenia | 99.9% | 2023 |
| 10 | Azerbaijan | 99.9% | 2023 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Youth literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15-24 who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.
Methodology
Data compiled by Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), uri: https://databrowser.uis.unesco.org/resources, note: The data are obtained through the UIS API. Detailed documentation is available at: https://api.uis.unesco.org/api/public/documentation/, publisher: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), type: Excel (bulk file), date accessed: 2025-09-22, date published: 2025-09.
Source: World Bank - World Development IndicatorsView original source →