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Trinidad and Tobago Youth Literacy Rate

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

91.70% −0.30pp (-0.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #55 Global Peak 99.30% (1990) Source World Bank

Trinidad and Tobago Youth Literacy Rate (1980–2025)

Overview

Trinidad and Tobago's youth literacy rate stood at 91.70% in 2025, a decline of +0.30pp from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 91.70% by 2025. Trinidad and Tobago ranked 55th globally.

Data & projection

Year Youth Literacy Rate YoY change Rank
2025* trend 91.70% - -
2025 91.70% −0.30pp #55
2022 92.00% −7.30pp #44
1990 99.30% +0.08pp #2
1980 99.22% #2
* 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 +12.9% GDP growth 3.7% C/A balance 14.1%
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

Trinidad and Tobago matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2014. 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 Trinidad and Tobago's youth literacy rate?

Trinidad and Tobago's youth literacy rate was 91.70% in 2025. Ranked 55th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest youth literacy rate in Trinidad and Tobago?

Trinidad and Tobago's youth literacy rate peaked at 99.30% in 1990.

What was the lowest youth literacy rate in Trinidad and Tobago?

The lowest youth literacy rate in Trinidad and Tobago was 91.70% in 2025.

How does Trinidad and Tobago rank in youth literacy rate?

Trinidad and Tobago ranks 55th 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 Trinidad and Tobago in 2025?

Trinidad and Tobago's youth literacy rate is projected to reach 91.70% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the youth literacy rate of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025?

The youth literacy rate of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025 was 91.70%. This ranks 55th in the world.

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