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South Africa - Youth Literacy Rate 2024

Name: South Africa Youth Literacy Rate 2024
Creator: World Bank
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Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 · World Bank

97.17% +0.47pp from 2023 Global rank: 16th

South Africa's youth literacy rate was 97.17% in 2024. This was the 16th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 2024▾

Youth Literacy Rate by Country - 2024
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
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

What was South Africa's youth literacy rate in 2024?▾

South Africa's youth literacy rate in 2024 was 97.17%. This ranked 16th globally.

How did South Africa's youth literacy rate change in 2024?▾

South Africa's youth literacy rate increased by 0.5% in 2024 compared to 2023.

Which country had the highest youth literacy rate in 2024?▾

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

What is the youth literacy rate of South Africa in 2024?▾

The youth literacy rate of South Africa in 2024 was 97.17%. This ranked 16th globally.

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