Mauritius Youth Literacy Rate
Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS
Overview
Mauritius's youth literacy rate stood at 100.70% in 2025, a rise of +0.90pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 100.70% by 2025. Mauritius ranked 5th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 100.93% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 100.70% | - | - |
| 2025 | 100.70% | +0.90pp | #5 |
| 2023 | 99.80% | −0.20pp | #3 |
| 2022 | 100.00% | +0.09pp | #1 |
| 2021 | 99.91% | +1.78pp | #6 |
| 2011 | 98.13% | +3.59pp | #36 |
| 2000 | 94.54% | +3.35pp | #28 |
| 1990 | 91.19% | – | #13 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mauritius matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw youth literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mauritius's youth literacy rate was 100.70% in 2025. Ranked 5th globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from the previous year.
Mauritius's youth literacy rate peaked at 100.70% in 2025.
The lowest youth literacy rate in Mauritius was 91.19% in 1990.
Mauritius ranks 5th globally in youth literacy rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mauritius's youth literacy rate is projected to reach 100.70% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth literacy rate of Mauritius in 2025 was 100.70%. This ranks 5th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mauritius_youth-literacy-rate,
title = {Mauritius Youth Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mauritius/youth-literacy-rate},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}