Malaysia - Youth Literacy Rate 1980
87.97%
Malaysia's youth literacy rate was 87.97% in 1980. This was the 13th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 1980▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Hungary | 99.37% | - |
| 2nd | Trinidad and Tobago | 99.22% | - |
| 3rd | American Samoa | 97.65% | - |
| 4th | Argentina | 96.88% | - |
| 5th | Thailand | 96.87% | - |
| 6th | Singapore | 96.29% | - |
| 7th | Panama | 96.11% | - |
| 8th | Guam | 95.61% | - |
| 9th | Palau | 94.28% | - |
| 10th | Puerto Rico (US) | 93.75% | - |
| 11th | Mexico | 91.95% | - |
| 12th | Philippines | 91.79% | - |
| 13th | Malaysia | 87.97% | - |
| 14th | Indonesia | 85.44% | - |
| 15th | South Africa | 85.17% | - |
| 16th | Türkiye | 84.69% | 5.8% |
| 17th | Brazil | 83.91% | - |
| 18th | Kuwait | 78.98% | 9.4% |
| 19th | Comoros | 61.71% | - |
| 20th | Mozambique | 43.64% | - |
FAQ
What was Malaysia's youth literacy rate in 1980?▾
Malaysia's youth literacy rate in 1980 was 87.97%. This ranked 13th globally.
Which country had the highest youth literacy rate in 1980?▾
Hungary had the highest youth literacy rate in 1980 at 99.37%.
What is the youth literacy rate of Malaysia in 1980?▾
The youth literacy rate of Malaysia in 1980 was 87.97%. This ranked 13th globally.
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