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South Africa - Youth Literacy Rate 1980

Name: South Africa Youth Literacy Rate 1980
Creator: World Bank
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Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 · World Bank

85.17% Global rank: 15th

South Africa's youth literacy rate was 85.17% in 1980. This was the 15th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1980▾

Youth Literacy Rate by Country - 1980
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	Hungary	99.37%	-
2nd	Trinidad and Tobago	99.22%	-
3rd	American Samoa	97.65%	-
4th	Argentina	96.88%	-
5th	Thailand	96.87%	-
6th	Singapore	96.29%	-
7th	Panama	96.11%	-
8th	Guam	95.61%	-
9th	Palau	94.28%	-
10th	Puerto Rico (US)	93.75%	-
11th	Mexico	91.95%	-
12th	Philippines	91.79%	-
13th	Malaysia	87.97%	-
14th	Indonesia	85.44%	-
15th	South Africa	85.17%	-
16th	Türkiye	84.69%	5.8%
17th	Brazil	83.91%	-
18th	Kuwait	78.98%	9.4%
19th	Comoros	61.71%	-
20th	Mozambique	43.64%	-

FAQ

What was South Africa's youth literacy rate in 1980?▾

South Africa's youth literacy rate in 1980 was 85.17%. This ranked 15th globally.

Which country had the highest youth literacy rate in 1980?▾

Hungary had the highest youth literacy rate in 1980 at 99.37%.

What is the youth literacy rate of South Africa in 1980?▾

The youth literacy rate of South Africa in 1980 was 85.17%. This ranked 15th globally.

HistorySaid - pattern alert

South Africa matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 1980. Historically: 386 occurrences, 278 successful (72%). Outcome 24 months later: 14.6%. View full analysis →

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