Sri Lanka - Youth Literacy Rate 1981

Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 · World Bank
91.04% Global rank: 10th

Sri Lanka's youth literacy rate was 91.04% in 1981. This was the 10th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1981
Youth Literacy Rate by Country - 1981
RankCountryValueYoY
1st Italy 99.64% -
2nd Cuba 99.57% -
3rd Greece 98.97% -
4th Montenegro 98.73% -
5th Spain 98.64% -
6th Portugal 97.94% -
7th Macao SAR, China 94.70% -
8th Brunei Darussalam 93.68% -
9th Peru 93.12% -
10th Sri Lanka 91.04% -
11th Bahrain 86.29% -
12th Dominican Republic 82.62% -
13th São Tomé and Principe 82.40% -
14th Syrian Arab Republic 74.28% -
15th India 53.78% -
16th Bangladesh 35.65% -
17th Pakistan 34.78% -
18th Nepal 30.04% -

FAQ

What was Sri Lanka's youth literacy rate in 1981?

Sri Lanka's youth literacy rate in 1981 was 91.04%. This ranked 10th globally.

Which country had the highest youth literacy rate in 1981?

Italy had the highest youth literacy rate in 1981 at 99.64%.

What is the youth literacy rate of Sri Lanka in 1981?

The youth literacy rate of Sri Lanka in 1981 was 91.04%. This ranked 10th globally.