Thailand Youth Literacy Rate
Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS
Thailand's youth literacy rate was 98.51% in 2025, ranked 34th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Thailand’s youth literacy rate has risen steadily from 96.87 % in 1980 to a recent 98.51 % in 2025, placing the country 34th globally. The all‑time peak of 98.52 % was reached in 2019, while the lowest point of the observed series occurred in 2010 at 96.60 %. Over the eleven‑year coverage period the indicator improved by 1.64 percentage points, reflecting the cumulative impact of expanded primary education and targeted literacy programmes. Thailand’s performance is comparable to peer nations such as Malaysia, which records a youth literacy rate of 98.87 %, and Jordan at 98.33 %, underscoring a regional convergence toward near‑universal literacy among young cohorts. Continued investment in teacher training, digital learning resources, and outreach to marginalized groups will be crucial to sustain the upward trajectory and close the modest gap with the highest‑ranking peers.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Thailand's youth literacy rate was 98.51% in 2025. Ranked 34th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year.
Thailand's youth literacy rate peaked at 98.52% in 2019.
The lowest youth literacy rate in Thailand was 96.60% in 2010.
Thailand ranks 34th globally in youth literacy rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Thailand's youth literacy rate is projected to reach 98.51% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth literacy rate of Thailand in 2025 was 98.51%. This ranks 34th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_thailand_youth-literacy-rate,
title = {Thailand Youth Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/thailand/youth-literacy-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}