Youth Literacy Rate (%) by Country
As of 2022, San Marino leads globally in youth literacy rate (%) at 100.0%, followed by Palau, Uzbekistan, Tuvalu. At the lower end, Mali, Niger, Afghanistan rank among the lowest. The global median is 97.7% (Bhutan). This indicator falls under the "Education" category and is sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators. Data is available for 101 countries.
All Countries Ranked
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| # | Country | Youth Literacy Rate (%) | 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 |
| 11 |  Saudi Arabia | 99.9% | 2024 |
| 12 |  Azerbaijan | 99.9% | 2023 |
| 13 |  Mauritius | 99.8% | 2023 |
| 14 |  Bolivia | 99.8% | 2024 |
| 15 |  Philippines | 99.8% | 2022 |
| 16 |  China | 99.8% | 2020 |
| 17 |  Serbia | 99.7% | 2022 |
| 18 |  Spain | 99.7% | 2021 |
| 19 |  Tonga | 99.7% | 2023 |
| 20 |  Argentina | 99.7% | 2020 |
| 21 |  Oman | 99.7% | 2022 |
| 22 |  Georgia | 99.7% | 2024 |
| 23 |  United Arab Emirates | 99.6% | 2024 |
| 24 |  Bahrain | 99.5% | 2024 |
| 25 |  Peru | 99.5% | 2024 |
| 26 |  Brazil | 99.5% | 2024 |
| 27 |  West Bank and Gaza | 99.4% | 2024 |
| 28 |  Mongolia | 99.3% | 2024 |
| 29 |  Kuwait | 99.3% | 2020 |
| 30 |  Chile | 99.3% | 2022 |
| 31 |  Panama | 99.2% | 2024 |
| 32 |  Guyana | 99.1% | 2020 |
| 33 |  Albania | 99.1% | 2023 |
| 34 |  Vietnam | 99.1% | 2022 |
| 35 |  Uruguay | 99.0% | 2024 |
| 36 |  Ecuador | 99.0% | 2024 |
| 37 |  Colombia | 99.0% | 2024 |
| 38 |  Mexico | 98.9% | 2024 |
| 39 |  Sri Lanka | 98.9% | 2024 |
| 40 |  Malaysia | 98.8% | 2022 |
| 41 |  Iran | 98.7% | 2023 |
| 42 |  Jordan | 98.7% | 2024 |
| 43 |  Eswatini | 98.7% | 2022 |
| 44 |  Paraguay | 98.6% | 2024 |
| 45 |  Syria | 98.4% | 2021 |
| 46 |  Cabo Verde | 98.3% | 2024 |
| 47 |  El Salvador | 98.2% | 2024 |
| 48 |  Dominican Republic | 98.2% | 2024 |
| 49 |  Thailand | 98.2% | 2022 |
| 50 |  Tunisia | 98.2% | 2023 |
| 51 |  Bhutan | 97.7% | 2022 |
| 52 |  India | 97.3% | 2024 |
| 53 |  South Africa | 97.2% | 2024 |
| 54 |  Cambodia | 96.6% | 2023 |
| 55 |  Lesotho | 96.5% | 2024 |
| 56 |  Myanmar | 96.4% | 2020 |
| 57 |  Marshall Islands | 96.4% | 2021 |
| 58 |  Belize | 96.2% | 2022 |
| 59 |  Honduras | 95.8% | 2024 |
| 60 |  Guatemala | 95.4% | 2024 |
| 61 |  Egypt | 95.2% | 2022 |
| 62 |  Gabon | 94.0% | 2021 |
| 63 |  Vanuatu | 93.9% | 2023 |
| 64 |  Indonesia | 93.8% | 2022 |
| 65 |  Jamaica | 93.6% | 2022 |
| 66 |  Bangladesh | 93.4% | 2022 |
| 67 |  Iraq | 92.4% | 2021 |
| 68 |  Türkiye | 92.2% | 2022 |
| 69 |  Namibia | 92.1% | 2023 |
| 70 |  Trinidad and Tobago | 92.0% | 2022 |
| 71 |  Papua New Guinea | 91.9% | 2022 |
| 72 |  Nauru | 91.7% | 2021 |
| 73 |  Ghana | 91.5% | 2021 |
| 74 |  Comoros | 90.8% | 2021 |
| 75 |  Laos | 90.4% | 2023 |
| 76 |  Togo | 90.4% | 2022 |
| 77 |  Rwanda | 90.0% | 2022 |
| 78 |  Burundi | 88.4% | 2020 |
| 79 |  Tanzania | 87.1% | 2022 |
| 80 |  Timor-Leste | 86.1% | 2022 |
| 81 |  Uganda | 85.2% | 2024 |
| 82 |  Ethiopia | 84.7% | 2022 |
| 83 |  Madagascar | 82.4% | 2021 |
| 84 |  Guinea-Bissau | 82.2% | 2022 |
| 85 |  Nigeria | 81.4% | 2024 |
| 86 |  Malawi | 80.7% | 2020 |
| 87 |  Angola | 80.7% | 2023 |
| 88 |  DR Congo | 77.9% | 2023 |
| 89 |  Zambia | 77.7% | 2024 |
| 90 |  Pakistan | 73.1% | 2021 |
| 91 |  Mozambique | 71.4% | 2022 |
| 92 |  Benin | 71.3% | 2022 |
| 93 |  Mauritania | 70.9% | 2020 |
| 94 |  Somalia | 70.7% | 2022 |
| 95 |  The Gambia | 67.5% | 2021 |
| 96 |  Senegal | 67.4% | 2023 |
| 97 |  Côte d'Ivoire | 66.8% | 2021 |
| 98 |  Burkina Faso | 62.8% | 2022 |
| 99 |  Afghanistan | 62.7% | 2022 |
| 100 |  Niger | 53.9% | 2022 |
| 101 |  Mali | 50.3% | 2024 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has the highest youth literacy rate (%) in 2022?
San Marino ranks #1 with youth literacy rate (%) of 100.0% as of 2022, based on data from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Which country has the lowest youth literacy rate (%)?
Mali ranks last (#101) with 50.3% as of 2022.
What is the global median for youth literacy rate (%)?
The median value is 97.7% (Bhutan, ranked #51 out of 101 countries).
How many countries report data for youth literacy rate (%)?
101 countries have available data for youth literacy rate (%). Data is sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators and updated regularly.
What category does youth literacy rate (%) belong to?
Youth Literacy Rate (%) is classified under the "Education" category. Statistics of the World tracks 337 indicators across 27 categories.