Chad—Youth Literacy Rate (%)
Chad's youth literacy rate (%) was 45.1% in 2019. This represents a +46.6% change from 2016. Over the past 4 years, the highest recorded value was 45.1% (2019) and the lowest was 30.8% (2016). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 45.1% | +46.6% |
| 2016 | 30.8% | -26.1% |
| 2004 | 41.7% | +10.9% |
| 2000 | 37.6% |
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 | Saudi Arabia | 99.9% | 2024 |
| 8 | Singapore | 99.9% | 2021 |
| 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.