Maldives—Youth Literacy Rate (%)
Maldives's youth literacy rate (%) was 98.7% in 2019. This represents a +0.6% change from 2017. Over the past 6 years, the highest recorded value was 99.3% (2006) and the lowest was 98.1% (2017). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 98.7% | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 98.1% | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 98.8% | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 99.3% | -0.0% |
| 2006 | 99.3% | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 98.2% |
Top Countries — Youth Literacy Rate (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uzbekistan | 100.0% | 2022 |
| 2 | Palau | 100.0% | 2020 |
| 3 | San Marino | 100.0% | 2022 |
| 4 | Tuvalu | 100.0% | 2022 |
| 5 | Romania | 99.9% | 2021 |
| 6 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 99.9% | 2020 |
| 7 | Russian Federation | 99.9% | 2021 |
| 8 | Turkmenistan | 99.9% | 2022 |
| 9 | Saudi Arabia | 99.9% | 2024 |
| 10 | Singapore | 99.9% | 2021 |
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.