Iran, Islamic Republic of Highest Youth Literacy Rate
98.88%
The highest youth literacy rate in Iran, Islamic Republic of was 98.88% in 2025. The top 5 years were: 2025 (98.88%), 2023 (98.74%), 2022 (98.65%), 2021 (98.59%), 2019 (98.47%).
Top 5 Highest Years▾
All Data (sorted by value)▾
| Year | Value | Change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 98.88% | +0.14pp | 31st |
| 2023 | 98.74% | +0.09pp | 20th |
| 2022 | 98.65% | +0.06pp | 27th |
| 2021 | 98.59% | +0.14pp | 24th |
| 2020 | 98.45% | −0.02pp | 28th |
| 2019 | 98.47% | +0.26pp | 29th |
| 2018 | 98.21% | +0.04pp | 25th |
| 2017 | 98.17% | +0.07pp | 26th |
| 2016 | 98.10% | +0.20pp | 26th |
| 2015 | 97.90% | −0.04pp | 28th |
| 2014 | 97.94% | +0.16pp | 23rd |
| 2013 | 97.78% | −0.23pp | 23rd |
| 2012 | 98.01% | +1.32pp | 25th |
| 2010 | 97.80% | +0.17pp | 26th |
| 2011 | 96.69% | −1.11pp | 41st |
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