Honduras Youth Literacy Rate
Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS
Honduras's youth literacy rate was 95.49% in 2025, ranked 45th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2001–2025.
Overview
Honduras's youth literacy rate stood at 95.49% in 2025, a decline of +0.28pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 95.49% by 2025. Honduras ranked 45th globally.
Honduras’ youth literacy rate has risen steadily over the 18‑year span from 88.94 % in 2001 to 95.49 % in 2025, placing the country 45th in the world. The upward trajectory peaked in 2018 at 96.52 %, the highest level recorded for the series, before a modest decline to the current figure. This progress outpaces the 94.31 % recorded for Bangladesh but lags slightly behind Guatemala’s 95.94 % and Vanuatu’s 95.08 %, illustrating regional variation among peers with comparable rankings. The persistent improvement reflects expanded primary education access and targeted literacy programmes, yet the recent dip suggests that maintaining gains will require continued investment in teacher quality and curriculum relevance. If Honduras sustains its current policy focus and addresses emerging socioeconomic challenges, the youth literacy rate is likely to edge closer to the all‑time peak, further narrowing the gap with higher‑ranking neighbours.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 95.24% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 95.36% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 95.49% | - | - |
| 2025 | 95.49% | −0.28pp | #45 |
| 2024 | 95.77% | +0.21pp | #18 |
| 2023 | 95.56% | −0.34pp | #27 |
| 2022 | 95.90% | −0.18pp | #35 |
| 2019 | 96.08% | −0.44pp | #41 |
| 2018 | 96.52% | +0.39pp | #35 |
| 2016 | 96.13% | +0.12pp | #31 |
| 2015 | 96.01% | +0.33pp | #30 |
| 2014 | 95.68% | +0.61pp | #27 |
| 2013 | 95.07% | +0.09pp | #26 |
| 2012 | 94.98% | −0.95pp | #31 |
| 2011 | 95.93% | +0.78pp | #43 |
| 2010 | 95.15% | +1.15pp | #35 |
| 2009 | 94.00% | +0.08pp | #30 |
| 2007 | 93.92% | +2.12pp | #22 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Honduras matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1997. 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
Honduras's youth literacy rate was 95.49% in 2025. Ranked 45th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year.
Honduras's youth literacy rate peaked at 96.52% in 2018.
The lowest youth literacy rate in Honduras was 88.94% in 2001.
Honduras ranks 45th globally in youth literacy rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Honduras's youth literacy rate is projected to reach 95.49% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth literacy rate of Honduras in 2025 was 95.49%. This ranks 45th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_honduras_youth-literacy-rate,
title = {Honduras Youth Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/honduras/youth-literacy-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}