Tajikistan Youth Literacy Rate
Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS
Tajikistan's youth literacy rate was 98.81% in 2017, ranked 22nd globally. This represents a 1.2% decrease from 2016. Data from World Bank, covering 1989–2017.
Overview
Tajikistan's youth literacy rate stood at 98.81% in 2017, a decline of +1.19pp from 2009. Tajikistan ranked 22nd globally.
Tajikistan’s youth literacy rate stood at 98.81 percent in 2017, ranking it 22nd worldwide, and reflecting a modest decline from the all‑time peak of 100.00 percent achieved in 2009. The indicator fell to its lowest point of 98.55 percent in 2007 before rebounding, yet it remains slightly below the 1989 level of 99.70 percent, suggesting a plateau after earlier rapid gains. Compared with peers, Sri Lanka recorded 98.86 percent and Uruguay 98.93 percent, indicating that Tajikistan’s performance is marginally lower than other high‑literacy nations while still surpassing Oman’s 98.66 percent. The six‑year coverage of data points to a relatively stable environment for youth education, but the slight dip from the 2009 peak underscores the need for sustained investment in schooling quality and access. Continued policy focus on teacher training and rural school infrastructure is likely to determine whether the upward trajectory can be restored and further elevated.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 98.81% | −1.19pp | #22 |
| 2009 | 100.00% | +1.45pp | #1 |
| 2007 | 98.55% | −0.20pp | #11 |
| 2003 | 98.75% | −1.10pp | #5 |
| 2000 | 99.85% | +0.15pp | #4 |
| 1989 | 99.70% | – | #8 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tajikistan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. 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
Tajikistan's youth literacy rate was 98.81% in 2017. Ranked 22nd globally. This represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year.
Tajikistan's youth literacy rate peaked at 100.00% in 2009.
The lowest youth literacy rate in Tajikistan was 98.55% in 2007.
Tajikistan ranks 22nd globally in youth literacy rate as of 2017.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The youth literacy rate of Tajikistan in 2017 was 98.81%. This ranks 22nd in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Tajikistan Youth Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tajikistan/youth-literacy-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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