Rwanda Youth Literacy Rate
Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS
Overview
Rwanda's youth literacy rate stood at 92.38% in 2025, a rise of +2.41pp from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 92.38% by 2025. Rwanda ranked 52nd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 92.38% | - | - |
| 2025 | 92.38% | +2.41pp | #52 |
| 2022 | 89.97% | −1.54pp | #47 |
| 2020 | 91.51% | +5.02pp | #34 |
| 2018 | 86.49% | −2.06pp | #42 |
| 2015 | 88.55% | +3.48pp | #34 |
| 2014 | 85.07% | +2.74pp | #41 |
| 2012 | 82.33% | +2.14pp | #44 |
| 2010 | 80.19% | +9.73pp | #43 |
| 2005 | 70.46% | −7.16pp | #26 |
| 2000 | 77.62% | +2.72pp | #42 |
| 1991 | 74.90% | +22.64pp | #18 |
| 1978 | 52.26% | – | #2 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Rwanda matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw youth literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Rwanda's youth literacy rate was 92.38% in 2025. Ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 2.7% increase from the previous year.
Rwanda's youth literacy rate peaked at 92.38% in 2025.
The lowest youth literacy rate in Rwanda was 52.26% in 1978.
Rwanda ranks 52nd globally in youth literacy rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Rwanda's youth literacy rate is projected to reach 92.38% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth literacy rate of Rwanda in 2025 was 92.38%. This ranks 52nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_rwanda_youth-literacy-rate,
title = {Rwanda Youth Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/rwanda/youth-literacy-rate},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}