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Guatemala Youth Literacy Rate

Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24  SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS

95.94% +0.58pp (+0.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #44 Global Peak 97.00% (2023) Source World Bank

Guatemala Youth Literacy Rate (1994–2025)

Overview

Guatemala's youth literacy rate stood at 95.94% in 2025, a rise of +0.58pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 95.94% by 2025. Guatemala ranked 44th globally.

Data & projection

Year Youth Literacy Rate YoY change Rank
2027* trend 96.17% - -
2026* trend 96.06% - -
2025* trend 95.94% - -
2025 95.94% +0.58pp #44
2024 95.36% −1.64pp #19
2023 97.00% +2.02pp #25
2022 94.98% +0.38pp #37
2018 94.60% −0.58pp #38
2015 95.18% +0.83pp #31
2014 94.35% +2.50pp #30
2013 91.85% −1.80pp #29
2012 93.65% +5.85pp #34
2006 87.80% +5.58pp #25
2002 82.22% +0.52pp #18
2000 81.70% +5.71pp #38
1994 75.99% #4
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +14.6% GDP growth 3.7% C/A balance 2.9%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Guatemala matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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

What is Guatemala's youth literacy rate?

Guatemala's youth literacy rate was 95.94% in 2025. Ranked 44th globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest youth literacy rate in Guatemala?

Guatemala's youth literacy rate peaked at 97.00% in 2023.

What was the lowest youth literacy rate in Guatemala?

The lowest youth literacy rate in Guatemala was 75.99% in 1994.

How does Guatemala rank in youth literacy rate?

Guatemala ranks 44th globally in youth literacy rate as of 2025.

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 projected youth literacy rate of Guatemala in 2025?

Guatemala's youth literacy rate is projected to reach 95.94% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the youth literacy rate of Guatemala in 2025?

The youth literacy rate of Guatemala in 2025 was 95.94%. This ranks 44th in the world.

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