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Spain Youth Literacy Rate

Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24  SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS

99.73% +0.11pp (+0.1%)
Year 2021 Rank #9 Global Peak 99.73% (2021) Source World Bank

Spain Youth Literacy Rate (1981–2021)

Overview

Spain's youth literacy rate stood at 99.73% in 2021, a rise of +0.11pp from 2020. Spain ranked 9th globally.

Data & projection

Year Youth Literacy Rate YoY change Rank
2021 99.73% +0.11pp #9
2020 99.62% −0.10pp #10
2018 99.72% +0.10pp #6
2016 99.62% −0.04pp #9
2015 99.66% −0.06pp #5
2014 99.72% +0.05pp #5
2013 99.67% +0.00pp #5
2012 99.67% −0.03pp #8
2011 99.70% +0.11pp #9
2010 99.59% −0.01pp #5
2009 99.60% +0.04pp #6
2008 99.56% −0.01pp #3
2007 99.57% −0.03pp #2
2006 99.60% +0.06pp #3
2005 99.54% −0.02pp #3
Show all years (1981-2021)

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +11.0% GDP growth 2.5% C/A balance 2.7%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Spain matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spain's youth literacy rate?

Spain's youth literacy rate was 99.73% in 2021. Ranked 9th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest youth literacy rate in Spain?

Spain's youth literacy rate peaked at 99.73% in 2021.

What was the lowest youth literacy rate in Spain?

The lowest youth literacy rate in Spain was 98.64% in 1981.

How does Spain rank in youth literacy rate?

Spain ranks 9th globally in youth literacy rate as of 2021.

What is the World Bank indicator code for youth literacy rate?

The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the youth literacy rate of Spain in 2021?

The youth literacy rate of Spain in 2021 was 99.73%. This ranks 9th in the world.

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