Peru Youth Literacy Rate
Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS
Peru's youth literacy rate was 99.47% in 2025, ranked 18th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1981–2025.
Overview
Peru's youth literacy rate stood at 99.47% in 2025, a decline of +0.02pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 99.47% by 2025. Peru ranked 18th globally.
Peru's youth literacy rate has exhibited a steady upward trend over the past 28 years, with significant improvement in educational outcomes. The all-time peak of 99.49% in 2024 underscores the country's progress in bridging the literacy gap. In comparison, Bolivia, Peru's peer country with a comparable rank, has achieved a youth literacy rate of 99.48%. The increase from the all-time trough of 93.12% in 1981 to the current 99.47% is a notable achievement, indicating a substantial reduction in illiteracy among the youth population. This progress can be attributed to Peru's efforts in expanding access to education and improving the quality of educational institutions. The country remains committed to promoting education as a key driver of economic growth and social development. A continued focus on investing in education infrastructure, teacher training, and community outreach programs will be crucial in sustaining this upward trend and further reducing the literacy gap in Peru.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 99.55% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 99.51% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 99.47% | - | - |
| 2025 | 99.47% | −0.02pp | #18 |
| 2024 | 99.49% | +0.09pp | #5 |
| 2023 | 99.40% | +0.10pp | #7 |
| 2022 | 99.30% | +0.20pp | #18 |
| 2021 | 99.10% | −0.34pp | #18 |
| 2020 | 99.44% | +0.34pp | #13 |
| 2019 | 99.10% | +0.08pp | #16 |
| 2018 | 99.02% | −0.04pp | #17 |
| 2017 | 99.06% | +0.18pp | #17 |
| 2016 | 98.88% | −0.13pp | #17 |
| 2015 | 99.01% | +0.03pp | #14 |
| 2014 | 98.98% | +0.08pp | #14 |
| 2013 | 98.90% | +0.20pp | #16 |
| 2012 | 98.70% | +0.20pp | #20 |
| 2011 | 98.50% | +0.20pp | #30 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Peru 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
Peru's youth literacy rate was 99.47% in 2025. Ranked 18th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from the previous year.
Peru's youth literacy rate peaked at 99.49% in 2024.
The lowest youth literacy rate in Peru was 93.12% in 1981.
Peru ranks 18th globally in youth literacy rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Peru's youth literacy rate is projected to reach 99.47% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth literacy rate of Peru in 2025 was 99.47%. This ranks 18th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_peru_youth-literacy-rate,
title = {Peru Youth Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/peru/youth-literacy-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}