El Salvador Youth Literacy Rate
Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS
El Salvador's youth literacy rate was 98.06% in 2025, ranked 38th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1992–2025.
Overview
El Salvador's youth literacy rate stood at 98.06% in 2025, a decline of +0.18pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 98.06% by 2025. El Salvador ranked 38th globally.
El Salvador’s youth literacy rate has risen sharply from 84.95 % in 1992, the lowest point recorded over the 27‑year span, to 98.06 % in 2025, placing the country 38th globally. The upward trajectory peaked in 2020 at 98.52 %, reflecting sustained investments in primary education and expanded access to secondary schooling during the early 2000s. Compared with peers of similar ranking, the Dominican Republic recorded a slightly higher rate of 98.08 % in the same year, while Lesotho lagged at 97.79 %, underscoring El Salvador’s competitive position in the region. The persistent improvement suggests that policy continuity and continued funding for teacher training are likely to maintain high literacy levels, although future shifts in budget allocations or demographic pressures could alter the pace of progress.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 97.94% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 98.00% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 98.06% | - | - |
| 2025 | 98.06% | −0.18pp | #38 |
| 2024 | 98.24% | +0.19pp | #14 |
| 2023 | 98.05% | −0.25pp | #23 |
| 2022 | 98.30% | +0.20pp | #30 |
| 2021 | 98.10% | −0.42pp | #26 |
| 2020 | 98.52% | +0.17pp | #27 |
| 2019 | 98.35% | +0.38pp | #34 |
| 2018 | 97.97% | −0.01pp | #28 |
| 2017 | 97.98% | −0.03pp | #29 |
| 2016 | 98.01% | +0.06pp | #27 |
| 2015 | 97.95% | +0.15pp | #27 |
| 2014 | 97.80% | +0.58pp | #24 |
| 2013 | 97.22% | +0.12pp | #25 |
| 2012 | 97.10% | +0.55pp | #27 |
| 2011 | 96.55% | +0.52pp | #42 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
El Salvador matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1989. 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
El Salvador's youth literacy rate was 98.06% in 2025. Ranked 38th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year.
El Salvador's youth literacy rate peaked at 98.52% in 2020.
The lowest youth literacy rate in El Salvador was 84.95% in 1992.
El Salvador ranks 38th globally in youth literacy rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
El Salvador's youth literacy rate is projected to reach 98.06% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth literacy rate of El Salvador in 2025 was 98.06%. This ranks 38th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_el-salvador_youth-literacy-rate,
title = {El Salvador Youth Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/el-salvador/youth-literacy-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}