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Singapore - Youth Literacy Rate 1990

Name: Singapore Youth Literacy Rate 1990
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Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 · World Bank

98.97% +2.68pp from 1989 Global rank: 3rd

Singapore's youth literacy rate was 98.97% in 1990. This was the 3rd highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1990▾

Youth Literacy Rate by Country - 1990
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	Guam	99.88%	4.5%
2nd	Trinidad and Tobago	99.30%	0.1%
3rd	Singapore	98.97%	2.8%
4th	Maldives	98.20%	2.8%
5th	Philippines	96.58%	5.2%
6th	Indonesia	96.21%	12.6%
7th	Ecuador	96.19%	3.0%
8th	Mexico	95.42%	3.8%
9th	Panama	95.09%	-1.1%
10th	China	94.28%	6.2%
11th	Puerto Rico (US)	93.17%	-0.6%
12th	Türkiye	92.54%	1.8%
13th	Mauritius	91.19%	-
14th	Cabo Verde	88.17%	-
15th	Zambia	66.38%	-
16th	Burundi	53.56%	72.9%

FAQ

What was Singapore's youth literacy rate in 1990?▾

Singapore's youth literacy rate in 1990 was 98.97%. This ranked 3rd globally.

How did Singapore's youth literacy rate change in 1990?▾

Singapore's youth literacy rate increased by 2.8% in 1990 compared to 1989.

Which country had the highest youth literacy rate in 1990?▾

Guam had the highest youth literacy rate in 1990 at 99.88%.

What is the youth literacy rate of Singapore in 1990?▾

The youth literacy rate of Singapore in 1990 was 98.97%. This ranked 3rd globally.

HistorySaid - pattern alert

Singapore matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1990. Historically: 768 occurrences, 546 successful (71%). Outcome 24 months later: 6.6%. View full analysis →

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