Jordan Youth Literacy Rate
Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS
Jordan's youth literacy rate was 98.33% in 2025, ranked 35th globally. This represents a 0.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1979–2025.
Overview
Jordan's youth literacy rate stood at 98.33% in 2025, a decline of +0.89pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 98.33% by 2025. Jordan ranked 35th globally.
Jordan’s youth literacy rate has risen steadily from 90.51 % in 1979, the all‑time trough, to a peak of 99.22 % in 2023, before slipping slightly to 98.33 % in 2025, ranking it 35th globally. The ten‑year coverage period captures a phase of rapid expansion in primary and secondary schooling, driven by government investment in universal education and targeted literacy campaigns for adolescents. Compared with peer countries, Jordan’s 2025 figure of 98.33 % is marginally below Thailand’s 98.51 % and Paraguay’s 98.75 % but exceeds India’s 98.15 % and the Dominican Republic’s 98.08 %. The modest decline from the 2023 peak reflects demographic shifts and a temporary slowdown in school enrollment, yet the high base suggests resilience. Continued policy focus on digital learning resources and rural outreach could sustain the upward trajectory and potentially restore the rate to near‑peak levels in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 98.30% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 98.33% | - | - |
| 2025 | 98.33% | −0.89pp | #35 |
| 2023 | 99.22% | +2.13pp | #11 |
| 2018 | 97.09% | −2.02pp | #32 |
| 2012 | 99.11% | −0.04pp | #11 |
| 2011 | 99.15% | +0.39pp | #19 |
| 2010 | 98.76% | −0.19pp | #12 |
| 2007 | 98.95% | −0.03pp | #6 |
| 2005 | 98.98% | −0.15pp | #4 |
| 2003 | 99.13% | +8.62pp | #3 |
| 1979 | 90.51% | – | #2 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Jordan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw youth literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Jordan's youth literacy rate was 98.33% in 2025. Ranked 35th globally. This represents a 0.9% decrease from the previous year.
Jordan's youth literacy rate peaked at 99.22% in 2023.
The lowest youth literacy rate in Jordan was 90.51% in 1979.
Jordan ranks 35th globally in youth literacy rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Jordan's youth literacy rate is projected to reach 98.33% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth literacy rate of Jordan in 2025 was 98.33%. This ranks 35th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jordan_youth-literacy-rate,
title = {Jordan Youth Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jordan/youth-literacy-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}