Panama - Youth Literacy Rate 2016
98.80%
+0.60pp from 2015
Panama's youth literacy rate was 98.80% in 2016, increased +0.60pp from 98.20% in 2015. This was the 19th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 2016▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Uzbekistan | 100.00% | 0.0% |
| 2nd | Azerbaijan | 99.94% | 0.0% |
| 3rd | Singapore | 99.93% | 0.2% |
| 4th | Armenia | 99.85% | 0.0% |
| 5th | Macao SAR, China | 99.80% | 0.1% |
| 6th | Serbia | 99.72% | 0.4% |
| 7th | Samoa | 99.69% | 0.5% |
| 8th | Indonesia | 99.67% | 0.0% |
| 9th | Spain | 99.62% | 0.0% |
| 10th | Türkiye | 99.62% | 0.1% |
| 11th | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 99.40% | 0.0% |
| 12th | West Bank and Gaza | 99.38% | 0.0% |
| 13th | Uruguay | 99.15% | 0.2% |
| 14th | Mexico | 99.12% | 0.2% |
| 15th | Brazil | 99.11% | 0.2% |
| 16th | Ecuador | 99.06% | -0.1% |
| 17th | Peru | 98.88% | -0.1% |
| 18th | Dominican Republic | 98.84% | 1.3% |
| 19th | Panama | 98.80% | 0.6% |
| 20th | Maldives | 98.75% | -0.5% |
| 21st | Sri Lanka | 98.69% | 0.3% |
| 22nd | Colombia | 98.67% | 0.1% |
| 23rd | Paraguay | 98.45% | -0.2% |
| 24th | Tonga | 98.32% | -1.1% |
| 25th | Lesotho | 98.26% | 6.8% |
| 26th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 98.10% | 0.2% |
| 27th | El Salvador | 98.01% | 0.1% |
| 28th | Malaysia | 97.61% | -0.8% |
| 29th | Thailand | 97.49% | -0.7% |
| 30th | South Africa | 96.71% | -2.3% |
| 31st | Honduras | 96.13% | 0.1% |
| 32nd | Namibia | 94.76% | 0.6% |
| 33rd | Bangladesh | 92.24% | 4.9% |
| 34th | Iraq | 90.90% | 2.4% |
| 35th | Myanmar | 90.42% | -4.7% |
| 36th | India | 90.29% | 0.4% |
| 37th | Timor-Leste | 89.14% | 5.6% |
| 38th | Nepal | 89.09% | 5.1% |
| 39th | Congo, Democratic Republic of | 84.99% | -1.2% |
| 40th | Burundi | 84.36% | 6.0% |
| 41st | Uganda | 79.78% | -0.6% |
| 42nd | Nigeria | 72.96% | -7.8% |
| 43rd | Senegal | 64.52% | 5.3% |
| 44th | Côte d'Ivoire | 62.99% | 18.8% |
| 45th | Chad | 30.79% | -26.1% |
FAQ
What was Panama's youth literacy rate in 2016?▾
Panama's youth literacy rate in 2016 was 98.80%. This ranked 19th globally.
How did Panama's youth literacy rate change in 2016?▾
Panama's youth literacy rate increased by 0.6% in 2016 compared to 2015.
Which country had the highest youth literacy rate in 2016?▾
Uzbekistan had the highest youth literacy rate in 2016 at 100.00%.
What is the youth literacy rate of Panama in 2016?▾
The youth literacy rate of Panama in 2016 was 98.80%. This ranked 19th globally.
How does 2016 compare to 2015 for Panama's youth literacy rate?▾
Panama's youth literacy rate went from 98.20% in 2015 to 98.80% in 2016, a 0.6% increase.
Related
2015
2017
All years
Full ranking 2016
Literacy Rate
Tertiary Enrollment
Education Spending
Primary Enrollment
Secondary Enrollment
Peak: 2021
Lowest: 1990
Youth Literacy Rate 1990s
Youth Literacy Rate 2000s
Youth Literacy Rate 2010s
Youth Literacy Rate 2020s
Highest ever
Lowest ever
Average
vs Palau
vs Bulgaria
vs Oman
vs Costa Rica
Global Ranking