Guatemala—Youth Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #52 of 88
Latest Value
95.4%
2024
YoY Change
-1.7%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#52
of 88 countries
Maximum
97.0%
2023
Minimum
81.7%
2000
CAGR
+0.6%
11 years
Last
95.4%
Previous
97.0%
Highest
97.0%
Lowest
81.7%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 95.4% | -1.7% |
| 2023 | 97.0% | +2.1% |
| 2022 | 95.0% | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 94.6% | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 95.2% | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 94.3% | +2.7% |
| 2013 | 91.8% | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 93.7% | +6.7% |
| 2006 | 87.8% | +6.8% |
| 2002 | 82.2% | +0.6% |
| 2000 | 81.7% |
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 →