Lebanon Youth Literacy Rate
Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS
Lebanon's youth literacy rate was 96.67% in 2019, ranked 39th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from 2018. Data from World Bank, covering 2007–2019.
Overview
Lebanon's youth literacy rate stood at 96.67% in 2019, a decline of +0.09pp from 2018. Lebanon ranked 39th globally.
Lebanon's youth literacy rate has experienced fluctuations over the past decade, with the country ranking 39th globally in 2019. At its peak in 2009, the literacy rate reached 99.24%, indicating a relatively high level of educational attainment among the youth population. However, this rate declined to 96.67% by 2019, a 3.57 percentage point drop, placing Lebanon below several of its regional peers, including Malaysia, which ranked 38th with a 96.78% literacy rate. Despite this decline, Lebanon's youth literacy rate remains significantly higher than many other countries in the region. The recent decline may be attributed to various factors, including economic instability and migration. To reverse this trend, the government would need to prioritize education and address the root causes of the decline, such as investing in education infrastructure and promoting education as a national priority.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 96.67% | −0.09pp | #39 |
| 2018 | 96.76% | −2.48pp | #34 |
| 2009 | 99.24% | +0.53pp | #11 |
| 2007 | 98.71% | – | #10 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lebanon matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw youth literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lebanon's youth literacy rate was 96.67% in 2019. Ranked 39th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Lebanon's youth literacy rate peaked at 99.24% in 2009.
The lowest youth literacy rate in Lebanon was 96.67% in 2019.
Lebanon ranks 39th globally in youth literacy rate as of 2019.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The youth literacy rate of Lebanon in 2019 was 96.67%. This ranks 39th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lebanon_youth-literacy-rate,
title = {Lebanon Youth Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lebanon/youth-literacy-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}