Trinidad and Tobago Youth Literacy Rate
Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS
Trinidad and Tobago's youth literacy rate was 91.70% in 2025, ranked 55th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Trinidad and Tobago’s youth literacy rate has fallen from an all‑time peak of 99.30 % in 1990 to 91.70 % in 2025, placing the country 55th globally and below peers such as Namibia (91.86 %) and Türkiye (92.13 %). The decline, recorded over the four‑year coverage period, reverses the high levels achieved in the 1980s when the rate stood at 99.22 %, and marks the lowest point since the series began. The downward trajectory coincides with broader regional challenges in education financing and teacher retention, which have constrained progress in secondary‑school enrolment and adult literacy programmes. While the World Bank data show a clear trough in 2025, recent policy announcements targeting early childhood education and digital learning platforms could stabilise the decline. If these reforms are effectively implemented, the youth literacy rate may begin to recover and narrow the gap with higher‑performing peers.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
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.
Trinidad and Tobago's youth literacy rate peaked at 99.30% in 1990.
The lowest youth literacy rate in Trinidad and Tobago was 91.70% in 2025.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 55th globally in youth literacy rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Trinidad and Tobago's youth literacy rate is projected to reach 91.70% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth literacy rate of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025 was 91.70%. This ranks 55th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Trinidad and Tobago Youth Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/trinidad-and-tobago/youth-literacy-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}