Lao PDR—Youth Literacy Rate (%)
Lao PDR's youth literacy rate (%) was 90.4% in 2023, ranking #68 out of 88 countries. This represents a -3.7% change from 2022. Over the past 7 years, the highest recorded value was 93.8% (2022) and the lowest was 78.5% (2001). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 90.4% | -3.7% |
| 2022 | 93.8% | +6.7% |
| 2017 | 87.9% | -4.9% |
| 2015 | 92.5% | +10.2% |
| 2005 | 83.9% | +7.0% |
| 2001 | 78.5% | -2.7% |
| 2000 | 80.6% |
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.