Montenegro—Youth Literacy Rate (%)
Montenegro's youth literacy rate (%) was 97.4% in 2018. Over the past 3 years, the highest recorded value was 99.4% (2003) and the lowest was 97.4% (2018). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 97.4% | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 99.2% | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 99.4% |
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.
Unit
% of people ages 15-24