Youth Literacy Rate - Ranking 1996
Year
In 1996, Tonga (99.31%), New Caledonia (99.09%), and Uruguay (98.58%) ranked highest in youth literacy rate among all countries. Burkina Faso ranked lowest at 19.41%.
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Tonga | 99.31% | -0.5% |
| 2nd | New Caledonia | 99.09% | +0.3% |
| 3rd | Uruguay | 98.58% | -0.1% |
| 4th | Colombia | 97.00% | +1.6% |
| 5th | South Africa | 93.91% | +10.3% |
| 6th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 93.03% | +7.0% |
| 7th | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 73.22% | +15.6% |
| 8th | Guinea | 27.72% | - |
| 9th | Burkina Faso | 19.41% | -3.8% |
FAQ
Which country has the highest youth literacy rate in 1996?▾
Tonga has the highest youth literacy rate in 1996 at 99.31%.
Which country has the lowest youth literacy rate in 1996?▾
Burkina Faso has the lowest youth literacy rate in 1996 at 19.41%.
How many countries are ranked by youth literacy rate?▾
9 countries have youth literacy rate data for 1996.
What are the top 3 countries by youth literacy rate?▾
1. Tonga (99.31%), 2. New Caledonia (99.09%), 3. Uruguay (98.58%).