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South Africa - Youth Literacy Rate 1996

Name: South Africa Youth Literacy Rate 1996
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Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 · World Bank

93.91% +8.74pp from 1995 Global rank: 5th

South Africa's youth literacy rate was 93.91% in 1996. This was the 5th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1996▾

Youth Literacy Rate by Country - 1996
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	Tonga	99.31%	-0.5%
2nd	New Caledonia	99.09%	0.3%
3rd	Uruguay	98.58%	-0.1%
4th	Colombia	97.00%	1.6%
5th	South Africa	93.91%	10.3%
6th	Iran, Islamic Republic of	93.03%	7.0%
7th	Egypt, Arab Republic of	73.22%	15.6%
8th	Guinea	27.72%	-
9th	Burkina Faso	19.41%	-3.8%

FAQ

What was South Africa's youth literacy rate in 1996?▾

South Africa's youth literacy rate in 1996 was 93.91%. This ranked 5th globally.

How did South Africa's youth literacy rate change in 1996?▾

South Africa's youth literacy rate increased by 10.3% in 1996 compared to 1995.

Which country had the highest youth literacy rate in 1996?▾

Tonga had the highest youth literacy rate in 1996 at 99.31%.

What is the youth literacy rate of South Africa in 1996?▾

The youth literacy rate of South Africa in 1996 was 93.91%. This ranked 5th globally.