Tonga Youth Literacy Rate
Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS
Overview
Tonga's youth literacy rate stood at 99.89% in 2019, a decline of +0.11pp from 2018. Tonga ranked 8th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 99.89% | −0.11pp | #8 |
| 2018 | 100.00% | +1.68pp | #2 |
| 2016 | 98.32% | −1.12pp | #24 |
| 2011 | 99.44% | +0.02pp | #12 |
| 2006 | 99.42% | +0.11pp | #4 |
| 1996 | 99.31% | −0.51pp | #1 |
| 1976 | 99.82% | – | #1 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tonga matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw youth literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tonga's youth literacy rate was 99.89% in 2019. Ranked 8th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Tonga's youth literacy rate peaked at 100.00% in 2018.
The lowest youth literacy rate in Tonga was 98.32% in 2016.
Tonga ranks 8th globally in youth literacy rate as of 2019.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The youth literacy rate of Tonga in 2019 was 99.89%. This ranks 8th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tonga_youth-literacy-rate,
title = {Tonga Youth Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tonga/youth-literacy-rate},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}