Cyprus Youth Literacy Rate
Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS
Cyprus's youth literacy rate was 99.82% in 2011, ranked 8th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from 2010. Data from World Bank, covering 1992–2011.
Overview
Cyprus's youth literacy rate stood at 99.82% in 2011, a rise of +0.05pp from 2001. Cyprus ranked 8th globally.
Cyprus’ youth literacy rate has remained exceptionally high, reaching 99.82 % in 2011, the year it attained its all‑time peak and ranked eighth globally. The modest rise from the trough of 99.62 % recorded in 1992 reflects steady improvements in primary and secondary education quality over two decades, despite the limited three‑year coverage of the World Bank data series. Compared with peer nations, Cyprus trails Armenia’s 99.85 % and Latvia’s 99.84 % while modestly surpassing Spain’s 99.70 %, suggesting that the island’s education system performs at a level comparable to other advanced economies. The narrow gap between the 1992 trough and the 2011 peak indicates that gains are now approaching a saturation point, where further increases will depend on targeted interventions such as curriculum modernization and inclusive policies for marginalized groups. Continued investment in these areas could sustain incremental improvements and preserve Cyprus’ position among the world’s most literate youth populations.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 99.82% | +0.05pp | #8 |
| 2001 | 99.77% | +0.15pp | #4 |
| 1992 | 99.62% | – | #1 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cyprus matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1994. 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
Cyprus's youth literacy rate was 99.82% in 2011. Ranked 8th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.
Cyprus's youth literacy rate peaked at 99.82% in 2011.
The lowest youth literacy rate in Cyprus was 99.62% in 1992.
Cyprus ranks 8th globally in youth literacy rate as of 2011.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The youth literacy rate of Cyprus in 2011 was 99.82%. This ranks 8th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cyprus_youth-literacy-rate,
title = {Cyprus Youth Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cyprus/youth-literacy-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}