Indonesia Youth Literacy Rate
Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS
Indonesia's youth literacy rate was 93.07% in 2025, ranked 51st globally. This represents a 0.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Indonesia's youth literacy rate stood at 93.07% in 2025, a decline of +0.72pp from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 93.07% by 2025. Indonesia ranked 51st globally.
Indonesia's youth literacy rate has experienced fluctuations over the years, with the latest value standing at 93.07% in 2025. This is a decline from its all-time peak of 99.78% in 2020, which was one of the highest rates globally. In comparison, peer countries such as Papua New Guinea have a slightly higher rate of 94.16%, while Rwanda has a rate of 92.38%. The country's youth literacy rate has been steadily increasing since its all-time trough of 85.44% in 1980. Despite the recent decline, Indonesia's youth literacy rate remains relatively high, ranking 51st globally. As the country continues to invest in education, the trajectory of its youth literacy rate is likely to be influenced by the effectiveness of these initiatives, which could potentially reverse the decline and drive the rate back towards its peak.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 93.07% | - | - |
| 2025 | 93.07% | −0.72pp | #51 |
| 2022 | 93.79% | −5.99pp | #39 |
| 2020 | 99.78% | +0.07pp | #4 |
| 2018 | 99.71% | +0.13pp | #7 |
| 2017 | 99.58% | −0.09pp | #8 |
| 2016 | 99.67% | +0.00pp | #8 |
| 2015 | 99.67% | −0.01pp | #4 |
| 2014 | 99.68% | +0.90pp | #7 |
| 2011 | 98.78% | +0.22pp | #27 |
| 2010 | 98.56% | −0.91pp | #16 |
| 2009 | 99.47% | +0.01pp | #8 |
| 2008 | 99.46% | +2.81pp | #4 |
| 2006 | 96.65% | −2.06pp | #18 |
| 2004 | 98.71% | +2.50pp | #4 |
| 1990 | 96.21% | +10.77pp | #6 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Indonesia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2011. 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
Indonesia's youth literacy rate was 93.07% in 2025. Ranked 51st globally. This represents a 0.8% decrease from the previous year.
Indonesia's youth literacy rate peaked at 99.78% in 2020.
The lowest youth literacy rate in Indonesia was 85.44% in 1980.
Indonesia ranks 51st globally in youth literacy rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Indonesia's youth literacy rate is projected to reach 93.07% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth literacy rate of Indonesia in 2025 was 93.07%. This ranks 51st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_indonesia_youth-literacy-rate,
title = {Indonesia Youth Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/indonesia/youth-literacy-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}