Sierra Leone—Youth Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development Indicators
Latest Value
73.0%
2019
YoY Change
-5.4%
2018 → 2019
Maximum
77.1%
2018
Minimum
47.9%
2004
CAGR
+2.8%
7 years
Last
73.0%
Previous
77.1%
Highest
77.1%
Lowest
47.9%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 73.0% | -5.4% |
| 2018 | 77.1% | +4.8% |
| 2017 | 73.6% | +8.4% |
| 2015 | 67.9% | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 69.8% | +19.5% |
| 2008 | 58.4% | +21.9% |
| 2004 | 47.9% |
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.
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