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Youth Literacy Rate - Ranking 1980

All countries ranked by youth literacy rate · World Bank
Year

In 1980, Hungary (99.37%), Trinidad and Tobago (99.22%), and American Samoa (97.65%) ranked highest in youth literacy rate among all countries. Mozambique ranked lowest at 43.64%.

Youth Literacy Rate by Country - 1980
RankCountryValueYoY %
1st Hungary 99.37% -
2nd Trinidad and Tobago 99.22% -
3rd American Samoa 97.65% -
4th Argentina 96.88% -
5th Thailand 96.87% -
6th Singapore 96.29% -
7th Panama 96.11% -
8th Guam 95.61% -
9th Palau 94.28% -
10th Puerto Rico (US) 93.75% -
11th Mexico 91.95% -
12th Philippines 91.79% -
13th Malaysia 87.97% -
14th Indonesia 85.44% -
15th South Africa 85.17% -
16th Türkiye 84.69% +5.8%
17th Brazil 83.91% -
18th Kuwait 78.98% +9.4%
19th Comoros 61.71% -
20th Mozambique 43.64% -

FAQ

Which country has the highest youth literacy rate in 1980?

Hungary has the highest youth literacy rate in 1980 at 99.37%.

Which country has the lowest youth literacy rate in 1980?

Mozambique has the lowest youth literacy rate in 1980 at 43.64%.

How many countries are ranked by youth literacy rate?

20 countries have youth literacy rate data for 1980.

What are the top 3 countries by youth literacy rate?

1. Hungary (99.37%), 2. Trinidad and Tobago (99.22%), 3. American Samoa (97.65%).