Rwanda—Youth Literacy Rate (%)
Rwanda's youth literacy rate (%) was 90.0% in 2022, ranking #70 out of 88 countries. This represents a -1.7% change from 2020. Over the past 9 years, the highest recorded value was 91.5% (2020) and the lowest was 70.5% (2005). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 90.0% | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 91.5% | +5.8% |
| 2018 | 86.5% | -2.3% |
| 2015 | 88.6% | +4.1% |
| 2014 | 85.1% | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 82.3% | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 80.2% | +13.8% |
| 2005 | 70.5% | -9.2% |
| 2000 | 77.6% |
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.