Cuba Youth Literacy Rate
Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS
99.61%
−0.26pp (-0.3%)
Cuba Youth Literacy Rate (1981–2019)
Overview
Cuba's youth literacy rate stood at 99.61% in 2019, a decline of +0.26pp from 2012. Cuba ranked 11th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 99.61% | −0.26pp | #11 |
| 2012 | 99.87% | −0.09pp | #7 |
| 2002 | 99.96% | +0.39pp | #1 |
| 1981 | 99.57% | – | #2 |
Analysis
Cuba's youth literacy rate was 99.61% in 2019, a decline of −0.26pp from 2018.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cuba's youth literacy rate?▾
Cuba's youth literacy rate was 99.61% in 2019. Ranked 11th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest youth literacy rate in Cuba?▾
Cuba's youth literacy rate peaked at 99.96% in 2002.
What was the lowest youth literacy rate in Cuba?▾
The lowest youth literacy rate in Cuba was 99.57% in 1981.
How does Cuba rank in youth literacy rate?▾
Cuba ranks 11th globally in youth literacy rate as of 2019.
What is the World Bank indicator code for youth literacy rate?▾
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
What is the youth literacy rate of Cuba in 2019?▾
The youth literacy rate of Cuba in 2019 was 99.61%. This ranks 11th in the world.
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BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_cuba_youth-literacy-rate,
title = {Cuba Youth Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cuba/youth-literacy-rate},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}