Ecuador Youth Literacy Rate
Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS
Ecuador's youth literacy rate was 99.83% in 2025, ranked 14th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1982–2025.
Overview
Ecuador's youth literacy rate stood at 99.83% in 2025, a rise of +0.73pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 99.83% by 2025. Ecuador ranked 14th globally.
Ecuador's youth literacy rate has experienced a significant improvement over the past 24 years, with the latest figure standing at 99.83%, ranking 14th globally. The country's all-time peak and trough values coincided with the start and end of this period, respectively, with a trough of 93.40% in 1982 and a peak of 99.83% in 2025. Comparatively, Azerbaijan has a slightly higher youth literacy rate, at 99.87%, while Armenia ranks lower at 99.75%. Ecuador's steady increase in youth literacy rate is a notable achievement, particularly considering the significant gap between its all-time peak and trough values. However, the country's continued investment in education and commitment to human development will be crucial in maintaining this upward trend, and potential disruptions to the global economy or shifts in government priorities could alter the trajectory of Ecuador's youth literacy rate in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 100.03% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 99.83% | - | - |
| 2025 | 99.83% | +0.73pp | #14 |
| 2023 | 99.10% | −0.53pp | #14 |
| 2022 | 99.63% | +0.62pp | #13 |
| 2021 | 99.01% | +0.24pp | #19 |
| 2020 | 98.77% | +0.27pp | #25 |
| 2019 | 98.50% | −0.50pp | #28 |
| 2018 | 99.00% | −0.26pp | #18 |
| 2017 | 99.26% | +0.20pp | #12 |
| 2016 | 99.06% | −0.07pp | #16 |
| 2015 | 99.13% | +0.03pp | #12 |
| 2014 | 99.10% | +0.50pp | #12 |
| 2013 | 98.60% | −0.23pp | #18 |
| 2012 | 98.83% | +0.14pp | #18 |
| 2011 | 98.69% | +0.04pp | #29 |
| 2010 | 98.65% | −0.15pp | #13 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ecuador matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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
Ecuador's youth literacy rate was 99.83% in 2025. Ranked 14th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from the previous year.
Ecuador's youth literacy rate peaked at 99.83% in 2025.
The lowest youth literacy rate in Ecuador was 93.40% in 1982.
Ecuador ranks 14th globally in youth literacy rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Ecuador's youth literacy rate is projected to reach 99.83% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth literacy rate of Ecuador in 2025 was 99.83%. This ranks 14th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ecuador_youth-literacy-rate,
title = {Ecuador Youth Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ecuador/youth-literacy-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}