Portugal Youth Literacy Rate
Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS
Overview
Portugal's youth literacy rate stood at 99.44% in 2011, a rise of +0.24pp from 1991. Portugal ranked 11th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 99.44% | +0.24pp | #11 |
| 1991 | 99.20% | +1.26pp | #4 |
| 1981 | 97.94% | – | #6 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Portugal 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
Portugal's youth literacy rate was 99.44% in 2011. Ranked 11th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.
Portugal's youth literacy rate peaked at 99.44% in 2011.
The lowest youth literacy rate in Portugal was 97.94% in 1981.
Portugal ranks 11th 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 Portugal in 2011 was 99.44%. This ranks 11th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_portugal_youth-literacy-rate,
title = {Portugal Youth Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/portugal/youth-literacy-rate},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}