Paraguay Youth Literacy Rate
Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS
Paraguay's youth literacy rate was 98.75% in 2025, ranked 33rd globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1982–2025.
Overview
Paraguay's youth literacy rate stood at 98.75% in 2025, a rise of +0.13pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 98.75% by 2025. Paraguay ranked 33rd globally.
Paraguay's youth literacy rate has exhibited a steady upward trend over the past three decades. Since 1982, the country has made significant strides in improving educational outcomes, with a corresponding increase in literacy rates. By 2013, Paraguay had reached an all-time peak of 98.90%, surpassing that of many of its regional peers, including Malaysia's 98.87% in the same year. However, a slight decline in the following years was reversed in 2025, with the youth literacy rate reaching 98.75%, a notable achievement. The country's progress can be seen as a testament to the effectiveness of educational policies and investments in recent years. Nonetheless, trends in youth literacy rates are sensitive to broader economic and social conditions, and a decline in government spending on education or a reversal of economic growth could potentially disrupt this trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 98.80% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 98.78% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 98.75% | - | - |
| 2025 | 98.75% | +0.13pp | #33 |
| 2024 | 98.62% | −0.28pp | #12 |
| 2023 | 98.90% | +0.30pp | #19 |
| 2022 | 98.60% | +0.00pp | #28 |
| 2021 | 98.60% | −0.04pp | #23 |
| 2020 | 98.64% | +0.28pp | #26 |
| 2019 | 98.36% | +0.08pp | #33 |
| 2018 | 98.28% | −0.02pp | #24 |
| 2017 | 98.30% | −0.15pp | #25 |
| 2016 | 98.45% | −0.20pp | #23 |
| 2015 | 98.65% | −0.06pp | #20 |
| 2014 | 98.71% | −0.19pp | #18 |
| 2013 | 98.90% | +0.72pp | #15 |
| 2012 | 98.18% | −0.32pp | #23 |
| 2011 | 98.50% | −0.11pp | #31 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Paraguay matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. 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
Paraguay's youth literacy rate was 98.75% in 2025. Ranked 33rd globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.
Paraguay's youth literacy rate peaked at 98.90% in 2013.
The lowest youth literacy rate in Paraguay was 89.59% in 1982.
Paraguay ranks 33rd globally in youth literacy rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Paraguay's youth literacy rate is projected to reach 98.75% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth literacy rate of Paraguay in 2025 was 98.75%. This ranks 33rd in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Paraguay Youth Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/paraguay/youth-literacy-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}