Tunisia Youth Literacy Rate
Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS
Tunisia's youth literacy rate was 99.12% in 2025, ranked 27th globally. This represents a 1.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1984–2025.
Overview
Tunisia's youth literacy rate stood at 99.12% in 2025, a rise of +0.96pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 99.12% by 2025. Tunisia ranked 27th globally.
Tunisia’s youth literacy rate has risen dramatically from 74.28 % in 1984 to 99.12 % in 2025, the highest level recorded for the country and the 27th‑highest globally. This improvement, achieved over a 13‑year coverage period, reflects sustained investment in primary and secondary education, as well as targeted adult‑learning programs that have expanded access for adolescents in both urban and rural areas. The 2025 figure places Tunisia marginally below Chile’s 99.19 % and Mexico’s 99.21 % while surpassing Sri Lanka’s 99.03 % and Uruguay’s 99.01 %, indicating that the North African nation now competes with the most literate youth populations worldwide. The all‑time peak coincides with the latest data point, suggesting that the upward trajectory has not yet plateaued. Continued emphasis on digital learning infrastructure and teacher training will be crucial to maintain progress and potentially push the rate above the 99 % threshold in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 99.37% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 99.12% | - | - |
| 2025 | 99.12% | +0.96pp | #27 |
| 2023 | 98.16% | −0.78pp | #22 |
| 2021 | 98.94% | +2.11pp | #20 |
| 2019 | 96.83% | −1.15pp | #37 |
| 2018 | 97.98% | +1.77pp | #27 |
| 2014 | 96.21% | −0.66pp | #26 |
| 2012 | 96.87% | −0.43pp | #29 |
| 2011 | 97.30% | +0.13pp | #39 |
| 2010 | 97.17% | +0.35pp | #30 |
| 2008 | 96.82% | +0.52pp | #21 |
| 2007 | 96.30% | +1.96pp | #20 |
| 2004 | 94.34% | +20.06pp | #15 |
| 1984 | 74.28% | – | #4 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tunisia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2023. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw youth literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tunisia's youth literacy rate was 99.12% in 2025. Ranked 27th globally. This represents a 1.0% increase from the previous year.
Tunisia's youth literacy rate peaked at 99.12% in 2025.
The lowest youth literacy rate in Tunisia was 74.28% in 1984.
Tunisia ranks 27th globally in youth literacy rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Tunisia's youth literacy rate is projected to reach 99.12% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth literacy rate of Tunisia in 2025 was 99.12%. This ranks 27th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Tunisia Youth Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tunisia/youth-literacy-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}