Burkina Faso - Youth Literacy Rate 1996

Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 · World Bank
19.41% −0.77pp from 1995 Global rank: 9th

Burkina Faso's youth literacy rate was 19.41% in 1996. This was the 9th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1996
Youth Literacy Rate by Country - 1996
RankCountryValueYoY
1st Tonga 99.31% -0.5%
2nd New Caledonia 99.09% 0.3%
3rd Uruguay 98.58% -0.1%
4th Colombia 97.00% 1.6%
5th South Africa 93.91% 10.3%
6th Iran, Islamic Republic of 93.03% 7.0%
7th Egypt, Arab Republic of 73.22% 15.6%
8th Guinea 27.72% -
9th Burkina Faso 19.41% -3.8%

FAQ

What was Burkina Faso's youth literacy rate in 1996?

Burkina Faso's youth literacy rate in 1996 was 19.41%. This ranked 9th globally.

How did Burkina Faso's youth literacy rate change in 1996?

Burkina Faso's youth literacy rate decreased by 3.8% in 1996 compared to 1995.

Which country had the highest youth literacy rate in 1996?

Tonga had the highest youth literacy rate in 1996 at 99.31%.

What is the youth literacy rate of Burkina Faso in 1996?

The youth literacy rate of Burkina Faso in 1996 was 19.41%. This ranked 9th globally.