Iraq Youth Literacy Rate
Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS
Overview
Iraq's youth literacy rate stood at 92.39% in 2021, a decline of +1.11pp from 2017. Iraq ranked 33rd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92.39% | −1.11pp | #33 |
| 2017 | 93.50% | +2.60pp | #31 |
| 2016 | 90.90% | +2.10pp | #34 |
| 2014 | 88.80% | +5.30pp | #37 |
| 2012 | 83.50% | −1.30pp | #43 |
| 2000 | 84.80% | – | #35 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Iraq matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. 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
Iraq's youth literacy rate was 92.39% in 2021. Ranked 33rd globally. This represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year.
Iraq's youth literacy rate peaked at 93.50% in 2017.
The lowest youth literacy rate in Iraq was 83.50% in 2012.
Iraq ranks 33rd globally in youth literacy rate as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The youth literacy rate of Iraq in 2021 was 92.39%. This ranks 33rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_iraq_youth-literacy-rate,
title = {Iraq Youth Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/iraq/youth-literacy-rate},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}