Malta Youth Literacy Rate
Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS
Malta's youth literacy rate was 98.88% in 2011, ranked 23rd globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from 2010. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Malta’s youth literacy rate has risen steadily from 97.87 % in 1985 to an all‑time peak of 98.88 % in 2011, placing the country at rank 23 globally and marginally ahead of Uruguay’s 98.86 % and just below Romania’s 99.00 % among its closest peers. The indicator recorded its lowest point in 1995 at 96.03 %, after which a consistent upward trajectory restored and exceeded the 1990s trough within a decade. The four‑year coverage of the data series captures this gradual improvement, reflecting sustained investment in primary and secondary education and the effectiveness of national literacy programmes. While Malta’s performance now rivals that of higher‑ranking nations such as Bolivia (99.01 %) and Albania (98.79 %), maintaining the current momentum will require continued policy focus on early schooling quality and inclusive curricula to ensure that the upward trend is preserved and further advances are possible.
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
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
Malta's youth literacy rate was 98.88% in 2011. Ranked 23rd globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from the previous year.
Malta's youth literacy rate peaked at 98.88% in 2011.
The lowest youth literacy rate in Malta was 96.03% in 1995.
Malta ranks 23rd globally in youth literacy rate as of 2011.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The youth literacy rate of Malta in 2011 was 98.88%. This ranks 23rd in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Malta Youth Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/malta/youth-literacy-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}