Colombia Youth Literacy Rate
Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS
Colombia's youth literacy rate was 98.93% in 2025, ranked 30th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1993–2025.
Overview
Colombia's youth literacy rate stood at 98.93% in 2025, a decline of +0.03pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 98.93% by 2025. Colombia ranked 30th globally.
Colombia's youth literacy rate has exhibited a steady upward trend over the past two and a half decades, with a notable peak of 99.10% in 2021, surpassing that of Uruguay's 99.01% and Sri Lanka's 99.03% in the same year. The country's literacy rate has consistently improved since 1993, when it stood at 95.48%, marking the lowest point in the observed period. As of 2025, Colombia's youth literacy rate stands at 98.93%, ranking #30 globally. This progress is significant, given the context of ongoing educational reforms and investments in the country. However, a potential shift in government priorities or a significant change in the education sector's budget allocation could impact the trajectory of this trend. If Colombia continues to allocate a substantial portion of its budget to education and maintains its commitment to educational reform, it is likely that the youth literacy rate will continue to rise, potentially surpassing that of its peer countries.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 98.89% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 98.91% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 98.93% | - | - |
| 2025 | 98.93% | −0.03pp | #30 |
| 2024 | 98.96% | −0.04pp | #11 |
| 2023 | 99.00% | +0.10pp | #16 |
| 2022 | 98.90% | −0.20pp | #23 |
| 2021 | 99.10% | +0.09pp | #17 |
| 2020 | 99.01% | +0.18pp | #22 |
| 2019 | 98.83% | −0.02pp | #22 |
| 2018 | 98.85% | +0.25pp | #20 |
| 2017 | 98.60% | −0.07pp | #24 |
| 2016 | 98.67% | +0.14pp | #22 |
| 2015 | 98.53% | −0.01pp | #21 |
| 2014 | 98.54% | +0.24pp | #20 |
| 2013 | 98.30% | +0.10pp | #21 |
| 2012 | 98.20% | −0.04pp | #22 |
| 2011 | 98.24% | +0.14pp | #35 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Colombia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2023. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw youth literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Colombia's youth literacy rate was 98.93% in 2025. Ranked 30th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from the previous year.
Colombia's youth literacy rate peaked at 99.10% in 2021.
The lowest youth literacy rate in Colombia was 95.48% in 1993.
Colombia ranks 30th globally in youth literacy rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Colombia's youth literacy rate is projected to reach 98.93% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth literacy rate of Colombia in 2025 was 98.93%. This ranks 30th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_colombia_youth-literacy-rate,
title = {Colombia Youth Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/colombia/youth-literacy-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}