Uruguay Youth Literacy Rate
Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS
Uruguay's youth literacy rate was 99.01% in 2025, ranked 29th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1975–2025.
Overview
Uruguay's youth literacy rate stood at 99.01% in 2025, a decline of +0.01pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 99.01% by 2025. Uruguay ranked 29th globally.
Uruguay’s youth literacy rate has remained exceptionally high over the 23‑year span covered by World Bank data, rising from a trough of 98.30 % in 1975 to a peak of 99.20 % in 2021 before settling at 99.01 % in 2025, ranking it 29th globally. The modest increase of 0.71 percentage points since the 1970s reflects sustained investment in primary and secondary education, as well as targeted programs that have reduced marginal gaps in reading proficiency among adolescents. Compared with peer nations, Uruguay’s rate is slightly lower than Tunisia’s 99.12 % and Sri Lanka’s 99.03 % but exceeds Colombia’s 98.93 % and Iran’s 98.88 %, underscoring its competitive position in the region. The upward trajectory suggests that continued emphasis on teacher training, digital learning resources, and early‑grade interventions could push the rate closer to universal literacy, potentially moving Uruguay into the top‑ten bracket in forthcoming assessments.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 98.97% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 98.99% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 99.01% | - | - |
| 2025 | 99.01% | −0.01pp | #29 |
| 2024 | 99.02% | +0.02pp | #10 |
| 2023 | 99.00% | −0.13pp | #17 |
| 2022 | 99.13% | −0.07pp | #20 |
| 2021 | 99.20% | +0.17pp | #16 |
| 2020 | 99.03% | +0.01pp | #21 |
| 2019 | 99.02% | +0.14pp | #17 |
| 2018 | 98.88% | −0.05pp | #19 |
| 2017 | 98.93% | −0.22pp | #20 |
| 2016 | 99.15% | +0.22pp | #13 |
| 2015 | 98.93% | +0.09pp | #18 |
| 2014 | 98.84% | −0.09pp | #17 |
| 2013 | 98.93% | −0.03pp | #14 |
| 2012 | 98.96% | +0.10pp | #15 |
| 2011 | 98.86% | +0.08pp | #24 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uruguay matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2020. 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
Uruguay's youth literacy rate was 99.01% in 2025. Ranked 29th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from the previous year.
Uruguay's youth literacy rate peaked at 99.20% in 2021.
The lowest youth literacy rate in Uruguay was 98.30% in 1975.
Uruguay ranks 29th globally in youth literacy rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Uruguay's youth literacy rate is projected to reach 99.01% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth literacy rate of Uruguay in 2025 was 99.01%. This ranks 29th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uruguay_youth-literacy-rate,
title = {Uruguay Youth Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uruguay/youth-literacy-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}