Bolivia—Youth Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #19 of 88
Latest Value
99.5%
2023
YoY Change
+0.0%
2021 → 2023
Global Rank
#19
of 88 countries
Maximum
99.6%
2018
Minimum
97.3%
2000
CAGR
+0.1%
22 years
Last
99.5%
Previous
99.5%
Highest
99.6%
Lowest
97.3%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 99.5% | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 99.5% | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 99.6% | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 99.5% | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 99.6% | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 99.4% | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 99.4% | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 99.4% | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 99.4% | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 99.3% | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 99.0% | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 99.0% | -0.4% |
| 2009 | 99.4% | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 99.1% | -0.3% |
| 2007 | 99.4% | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 98.4% | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 98.8% | -0.3% |
| 2004 | 99.1% | +0.8% |
| 2003 | 98.3% | +0.2% |
| 2002 | 98.1% | +0.8% |
| 2001 | 97.3% | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 97.3% |
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 →