Sierra Leone—Youth Literacy Rate (%)
Sierra Leone's youth literacy rate (%) was 73.0% in 2019. This represents a -5.4% change from 2018. Over the past 7 years, the highest recorded value was 77.1% (2018) and the lowest was 47.9% (2004). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 73.0% | -5.4% |
| 2018 | 77.1% | +4.8% |
| 2017 | 73.6% | +8.4% |
| 2015 | 67.9% | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 69.8% | +19.5% |
| 2008 | 58.4% | +21.9% |
| 2004 | 47.9% |
Top Countries — Youth Literacy Rate (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Marino | 100.0% | 2022 |
| 2 | Palau | 100.0% | 2020 |
| 3 | Uzbekistan | 100.0% | 2022 |
| 4 | Tuvalu | 100.0% | 2022 |
| 5 | Romania | 99.9% | 2021 |
| 6 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 99.9% | 2020 |
| 7 | Russia | 99.9% | 2021 |
| 8 | Turkmenistan | 99.9% | 2022 |
| 9 | Singapore | 99.9% | 2021 |
| 10 | Armenia | 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.
Unit
% of people ages 15-24