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China Highest Youth Literacy Rate

99.76% in 2020
Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 · World Bank

The highest youth literacy rate in China was 99.76% in 2020. The top 5 years were: 2020 (99.76%), 2010 (99.64%), 2000 (98.86%), 1990 (94.28%), 1982 (88.77%).

Top 5 Highest Years
China Top 5 Highest Youth Literacy Rate Years
RankYearValue
1st 2020 99.76%
2nd 2010 99.64%
3rd 2000 98.86%
4th 1990 94.28%
5th 1982 88.77%
All Data (sorted by value)
YearValueChangeRank
2020 99.76% +0.12pp 5th
2010 99.64% +0.78pp 4th
2000 98.86% +4.58pp 12th
1990 94.28% +5.51pp 10th
1982 88.77% 5th