Lesotho - Youth Literacy Rate 2024
96.48%
−0.99pp from 2023
Lesotho's youth literacy rate was 96.48% in 2024. This was the 17th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 2024▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Saudi Arabia | 99.89% | 0.4% |
| 2nd | Georgia | 99.66% | 0.3% |
| 3rd | United Arab Emirates | 99.61% | 0.1% |
| 4th | Bahrain | 99.52% | 0.3% |
| 5th | Peru | 99.49% | 0.1% |
| 6th | West Bank and Gaza | 99.40% | 0.0% |
| 7th | Brazil | 99.36% | 0.1% |
| 8th | Mexico | 99.20% | 0.0% |
| 9th | Panama | 99.20% | 0.3% |
| 10th | Uruguay | 99.02% | 0.0% |
| 11th | Colombia | 98.96% | 0.0% |
| 12th | Paraguay | 98.62% | -0.3% |
| 13th | Cabo Verde | 98.32% | 0.2% |
| 14th | El Salvador | 98.24% | 0.2% |
| 15th | Dominican Republic | 98.21% | -0.3% |
| 16th | South Africa | 97.17% | 0.5% |
| 17th | Lesotho | 96.48% | -1.0% |
| 18th | Honduras | 95.77% | 0.2% |
| 19th | Guatemala | 95.36% | -1.7% |
| 20th | Nigeria | 81.36% | 10.4% |
FAQ
What was Lesotho's youth literacy rate in 2024?▾
Lesotho's youth literacy rate in 2024 was 96.48%. This ranked 17th globally.
How did Lesotho's youth literacy rate change in 2024?▾
Lesotho's youth literacy rate decreased by 1.0% in 2024 compared to 2023.
Which country had the highest youth literacy rate in 2024?▾
Saudi Arabia had the highest youth literacy rate in 2024 at 99.89%.
What is the youth literacy rate of Lesotho in 2024?▾
The youth literacy rate of Lesotho in 2024 was 96.48%. This ranked 17th globally.
HistorySaid - pattern alert
Lesotho matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically: 768 occurrences, 546 successful (71%). View full analysis →
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