Dominican Republic Youth Literacy Rate
Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS
Dominican Republic's youth literacy rate was 98.08% in 2025, ranked 37th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1981–2025.
Overview
Dominican Republic's youth literacy rate stood at 98.08% in 2025, a decline of +0.13pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 98.08% by 2025. Dominican Republic ranked 37th globally.
Dominican Republic’s youth literacy rate has risen markedly from the all‑time trough of 82.62 % in 1981 to a peak of 98.90 % in 2020, positioning the country at 98.08 % in 2025 and ranking 37th worldwide. This 16.28‑percentage‑point gain over 27 years reflects sustained investment in primary education and adult‑learning programs, narrowing the gap with peer nations such as India (98.15 %) and El Salvador (98.06 %). The modest decline from the 2020 peak suggests that marginal improvements now hinge on reaching the remaining out‑of‑school youth and enhancing the quality of instruction, particularly in rural areas. Continued expansion of digital learning resources and targeted interventions for disadvantaged groups could sustain the upward trajectory, potentially pushing the youth literacy rate above 99 % in the next decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 97.74% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 97.91% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 98.08% | - | - |
| 2025 | 98.08% | −0.13pp | #37 |
| 2024 | 98.21% | −0.29pp | #15 |
| 2023 | 98.50% | +0.00pp | #21 |
| 2022 | 98.50% | −0.30pp | #29 |
| 2021 | 98.80% | −0.10pp | #22 |
| 2020 | 98.90% | +0.20pp | #23 |
| 2019 | 98.70% | +0.20pp | #25 |
| 2018 | 98.50% | +0.40pp | #23 |
| 2017 | 98.10% | −0.74pp | #28 |
| 2016 | 98.84% | +1.23pp | #18 |
| 2015 | 97.61% | −0.08pp | #29 |
| 2014 | 97.69% | +0.22pp | #25 |
| 2013 | 97.47% | +0.45pp | #24 |
| 2012 | 97.02% | −0.02pp | #28 |
| 2011 | 97.04% | +0.23pp | #40 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Dominican Republic matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2004. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw youth literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Dominican Republic's youth literacy rate was 98.08% in 2025. Ranked 37th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Dominican Republic's youth literacy rate peaked at 98.90% in 2020.
The lowest youth literacy rate in Dominican Republic was 82.62% in 1981.
Dominican Republic ranks 37th globally in youth literacy rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Dominican Republic's youth literacy rate is projected to reach 98.08% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth literacy rate of Dominican Republic in 2025 was 98.08%. This ranks 37th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_dominican-republic_youth-literacy-rate,
title = {Dominican Republic Youth Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/dominican-republic/youth-literacy-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}