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Malta Youth Literacy Rate

Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24  SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS

98.88% +0.61pp (+0.6%)
Year 2011 Rank #23 Global Peak 98.88% (2011) Source World Bank

Malta Youth Literacy Rate (1985–2011)

Overview

Malta's youth literacy rate stood at 98.88% in 2011, a rise of +0.61pp from 2005. Malta ranked 23rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Youth Literacy Rate YoY change Rank
2011 98.88% +0.61pp #23
2005 98.27% +2.24pp #6
1995 96.03% −1.84pp #3
1985 97.87% #2

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +15.9% GDP growth 6.8% C/A balance 7.1%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Malta matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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

What is Malta's youth literacy rate?

Malta's youth literacy rate was 98.88% in 2011. Ranked 23rd globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest youth literacy rate in Malta?

Malta's youth literacy rate peaked at 98.88% in 2011.

What was the lowest youth literacy rate in Malta?

The lowest youth literacy rate in Malta was 96.03% in 1995.

How does Malta rank in youth literacy rate?

Malta ranks 23rd globally in youth literacy rate as of 2011.

What is the World Bank indicator code for youth literacy rate?

The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the youth literacy rate of Malta in 2011?

The youth literacy rate of Malta in 2011 was 98.88%. This ranks 23rd in the world.

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