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Youth Literacy Rate - Ranking 2024

All countries ranked by youth literacy rate · World Bank
Year

In 2024, Saudi Arabia (99.89%), Georgia (99.66%), and United Arab Emirates (99.61%) ranked highest in youth literacy rate among all countries. Nigeria ranked lowest at 81.36%.

Youth Literacy Rate by Country - 2024
RankCountryValueYoY %
1st Saudi Arabia 99.89% +0.4%
2nd Georgia 99.66% +0.3%
3rd United Arab Emirates 99.61% +0.1%
4th Bahrain 99.52% +0.3%
5th Peru 99.49% +0.1%
6th West Bank and Gaza 99.40% +0.0%
7th Brazil 99.36% +0.1%
8th Mexico 99.20% +0.0%
9th Panama 99.20% +0.3%
10th Uruguay 99.02% +0.0%
11th Colombia 98.96% 0.0%
12th Paraguay 98.62% -0.3%
13th Cabo Verde 98.32% +0.2%
14th El Salvador 98.24% +0.2%
15th Dominican Republic 98.21% -0.3%
16th South Africa 97.17% +0.5%
17th Lesotho 96.48% -1.0%
18th Honduras 95.77% +0.2%
19th Guatemala 95.36% -1.7%
20th Nigeria 81.36% +10.4%

FAQ

Which country has the highest youth literacy rate in 2024?

Saudi Arabia has the highest youth literacy rate in 2024 at 99.89%.

Which country has the lowest youth literacy rate in 2024?

Nigeria has the lowest youth literacy rate in 2024 at 81.36%.

How many countries are ranked by youth literacy rate?

20 countries have youth literacy rate data for 2024.

What are the top 3 countries by youth literacy rate?

1. Saudi Arabia (99.89%), 2. Georgia (99.66%), 3. United Arab Emirates (99.61%).