Ethiopia—Youth Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #75 of 88
Latest Value
84.7%
2022
YoY Change
+6.3%
2021 → 2022
Global Rank
#75
of 88 countries
Maximum
84.7%
2022
Minimum
38.6%
2000
CAGR
+3.6%
10 years
Last
84.7%
Previous
79.7%
Highest
84.7%
Lowest
38.6%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 84.7% | +6.3% |
| 2021 | 79.7% | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 79.1% | +10.1% |
| 2016 | 71.8% | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 71.8% | +31.0% |
| 2011 | 54.8% | -0.3% |
| 2007 | 55.0% | +15.8% |
| 2005 | 47.5% | -4.8% |
| 2004 | 49.9% | +29.2% |
| 2000 | 38.6% |
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 →