Youth Literacy Rate - Ranking 2008
Year
In 2008, Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of (100.00%), Korea (99.95%), and Spain (99.56%) ranked highest in youth literacy rate among all countries. South Sudan ranked lowest at 36.70%.
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of | 100.00% | - |
| 2nd | Korea | 99.95% | - |
| 3rd | Spain | 99.56% | 0.0% |
| 4th | Indonesia | 99.46% | +2.9% |
| 5th | Suriname | 99.42% | +4.8% |
| 6th | West Bank and Gaza | 99.16% | +0.1% |
| 7th | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 99.12% | -0.3% |
| 8th | Uruguay | 98.97% | +0.2% |
| 9th | Albania | 98.83% | -0.6% |
| 10th | Kuwait | 98.64% | +0.2% |
| 11th | Ecuador | 98.45% | +0.1% |
| 12th | Mexico | 98.38% | +0.2% |
| 13th | Colombia | 97.99% | +0.0% |
| 14th | Sri Lanka | 97.98% | +0.5% |
| 15th | Paraguay | 97.96% | -0.8% |
| 16th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 97.87% | +1.3% |
| 17th | Brazil | 97.84% | +0.0% |
| 18th | Peru | 97.80% | +0.5% |
| 19th | Philippines | 97.75% | +2.8% |
| 20th | Oman | 97.63% | +29.0% |
| 21st | Tunisia | 96.82% | +0.5% |
| 22nd | Dominican Republic | 96.60% | +0.8% |
| 23rd | El Salvador | 95.96% | +2.6% |
| 24th | Qatar | 95.69% | -3.4% |
| 25th | Algeria | 93.77% | +2.2% |
| 26th | Cambodia | 87.47% | +12.2% |
| 27th | Eritrea | 86.97% | +11.6% |
| 28th | Nepal | 82.25% | +0.2% |
| 29th | Morocco | 77.86% | +10.5% |
| 30th | Pakistan | 71.11% | +7.3% |
| 31st | Nigeria | 66.78% | -15.1% |
| 32nd | Sudan | 65.81% | -15.8% |
| 33rd | Burundi | 61.74% | -15.8% |
| 34th | Sierra Leone | 58.42% | +21.9% |
| 35th | South Sudan | 36.70% | - |
FAQ
Which country has the highest youth literacy rate in 2008?▾
Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of has the highest youth literacy rate in 2008 at 100.00%.
Which country has the lowest youth literacy rate in 2008?▾
South Sudan has the lowest youth literacy rate in 2008 at 36.70%.
How many countries are ranked by youth literacy rate?▾
35 countries have youth literacy rate data for 2008.
What are the top 3 countries by youth literacy rate?▾
1. Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of (100.00%), 2. Korea (99.95%), 3. Spain (99.56%).