Pakistan—Youth Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #79 of 88
Latest Value
73.1%
2021
YoY Change
+0.6%
2019 → 2021
Global Rank
#79
of 88 countries
Maximum
74.5%
2017
Minimum
65.1%
2005
CAGR
+0.7%
14 years
Last
73.1%
Previous
72.7%
Highest
74.5%
Lowest
65.1%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 73.1% | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 72.7% | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 72.0% | -3.4% |
| 2017 | 74.5% | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 72.8% | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 71.6% | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 72.6% | +2.6% |
| 2011 | 70.8% | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 71.3% | +0.8% |
| 2009 | 70.7% | -0.6% |
| 2008 | 71.1% | +7.3% |
| 2007 | 66.3% | -4.2% |
| 2006 | 69.2% | +6.3% |
| 2005 | 65.1% |
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 →