Cameroon Youth Literacy Rate
Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS
Cameroon's youth literacy rate was 81.89% in 2018, ranked 44th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from 2017. Data from World Bank, covering 1976–2018.
Overview
Cameroon's youth literacy rate stood at 81.89% in 2018, a rise of +1.23pp from 2011. Cameroon ranked 44th globally.
Cameroon's youth literacy rate has made significant strides over the past few decades, with notable progress in the period between 1976 and 2007. During this time, the rate rose from 68.82% to an all-time peak of 83.14%, surpassing the literacy rates of its peer countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, which still lingers at 84.07% in 2018. However, the progress slowed down in the subsequent years, and by 2018, the youth literacy rate had fallen to 81.89%, ranking 44th globally. Despite this decline, Cameroon's literacy rate remains higher than that of Madagascar, another peer country, which stood at 79.85% in 2018. As the country continues to face development challenges, sustaining investment in education and vocational training will be crucial to ensuring that the youth literacy rate continues to improve, thereby supporting long-term economic growth and human capital development.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 81.89% | +1.23pp | #44 |
| 2011 | 80.66% | +0.09pp | #48 |
| 2010 | 80.57% | −2.57pp | #42 |
| 2007 | 83.14% | +8.03pp | #26 |
| 2004 | 75.11% | −7.99pp | #20 |
| 2000 | 83.10% | +14.28pp | #37 |
| 1976 | 68.82% | – | #5 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cameroon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Cameroon's youth literacy rate was 81.89% in 2018. Ranked 44th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from the previous year.
Cameroon's youth literacy rate peaked at 83.14% in 2007.
The lowest youth literacy rate in Cameroon was 68.82% in 1976.
Cameroon ranks 44th globally in youth literacy rate as of 2018.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The youth literacy rate of Cameroon in 2018 was 81.89%. This ranks 44th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cameroon_youth-literacy-rate,
title = {Cameroon Youth Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cameroon/youth-literacy-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}