Spain Youth Literacy Rate
Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS
Spain's youth literacy rate was 99.73% in 2021, ranked 9th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Spain's youth literacy rate has consistently remained high, with the latest value in 2021 standing at 99.73%, ranking ninth globally. This is also the country's all-time peak, indicating a steady improvement since the earliest recorded value of 98.64% in 1981, which was also the trough. In comparison to its peers, Spain's rate is closely matched by the United Arab Emirates at 99.66%, and surpassed by Mongolia at 99.86%. The narrow range between these countries suggests a high level of achievement in youth literacy across these nations. With a coverage of 18 years, the data highlights the long-term commitment to education in Spain. As the country continues to prioritize education, the youth literacy rate is likely to remain high, although future trends may be influenced by shifts in educational policies or demographic changes that could potentially alter the trajectory of this indicator.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Spain's youth literacy rate was 99.73% in 2021. Ranked 9th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.
Spain's youth literacy rate peaked at 99.73% in 2021.
The lowest youth literacy rate in Spain was 98.64% in 1981.
Spain ranks 9th globally in youth literacy rate as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The youth literacy rate of Spain in 2021 was 99.73%. This ranks 9th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_spain_youth-literacy-rate,
title = {Spain Youth Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/spain/youth-literacy-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}