Uganda Youth Literacy Rate
Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS
Overview
Uganda's youth literacy rate stood at 89.63% in 2021, a rise of +9.85pp from 2016. Uganda ranked 38th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89.63% | +9.85pp | #38 |
| 2016 | 79.78% | −0.52pp | #41 |
| 2014 | 80.30% | −3.36pp | #42 |
| 2012 | 83.66% | −3.75pp | #41 |
| 2010 | 87.41% | +3.34pp | #39 |
| 2006 | 84.07% | +3.28pp | #27 |
| 2002 | 80.79% | +10.99pp | #19 |
| 1991 | 69.80% | – | #20 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uganda matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw youth literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uganda's youth literacy rate was 89.63% in 2021. Ranked 38th globally. This represents a 12.3% increase from the previous year.
Uganda's youth literacy rate peaked at 89.63% in 2021.
The lowest youth literacy rate in Uganda was 69.80% in 1991.
Uganda ranks 38th globally in youth literacy rate as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The youth literacy rate of Uganda in 2021 was 89.63%. This ranks 38th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uganda_youth-literacy-rate,
title = {Uganda Youth Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uganda/youth-literacy-rate},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}