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Thailand Youth Literacy Rate

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

98.51% +0.34pp (+0.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #34 Global Peak 98.52% (2019) Source World Bank

Thailand Youth Literacy Rate (1980–2025)

Overview

Thailand's youth literacy rate stood at 98.51% in 2025, a rise of +0.34pp from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 98.51% by 2025. Thailand ranked 34th globally.

Data & projection

Year Youth Literacy Rate YoY change Rank
2025* trend 98.51% - -
2025 98.51% +0.34pp #34
2022 98.17% −0.35pp #31
2019 98.52% +0.38pp #27
2018 98.14% +0.65pp #26
2016 97.49% −0.66pp #29
2015 98.15% −0.16pp #24
2013 98.31% +1.71pp #20
2010 96.60% −1.45pp #33
2005 98.05% +0.07pp #8
2000 97.98% +1.11pp #14
1980 96.87% #5
* Linear trend extrapolation

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 +17.9% GDP growth 4.2% C/A balance 9.6%
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

Thailand matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. 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 Thailand's youth literacy rate?

Thailand's youth literacy rate was 98.51% in 2025. Ranked 34th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest youth literacy rate in Thailand?

Thailand's youth literacy rate peaked at 98.52% in 2019.

What was the lowest youth literacy rate in Thailand?

The lowest youth literacy rate in Thailand was 96.60% in 2010.

How does Thailand rank in youth literacy rate?

Thailand ranks 34th globally in youth literacy rate as of 2025.

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 projected youth literacy rate of Thailand in 2025?

Thailand's youth literacy rate is projected to reach 98.51% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the youth literacy rate of Thailand in 2025?

The youth literacy rate of Thailand in 2025 was 98.51%. This ranks 34th in the world.

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