Iraq—Youth Literacy Rate (%)
Iraq's youth literacy rate (%) was 92.4% in 2021, ranking #60 out of 88 countries. This represents a -1.2% change from 2017. Over the past 6 years, the highest recorded value was 93.5% (2017) and the lowest was 83.5% (2012). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92.4% | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 93.5% | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 90.9% | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 88.8% | +6.3% |
| 2012 | 83.5% | -1.5% |
| 2000 | 84.8% |
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.