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Zambia - Youth Literacy Rate 1990

Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24 · World Bank
66.38% Global rank: 15th

Zambia's youth literacy rate was 66.38% in 1990. This was the 15th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1990▾
Youth Literacy Rate by Country - 1990
RankCountryValueYoY
1st Guam 99.88% 4.5%
2nd Trinidad and Tobago 99.30% 0.1%
3rd Singapore 98.97% 2.8%
4th Maldives 98.20% 2.8%
5th Philippines 96.58% 5.2%
6th Indonesia 96.21% 12.6%
7th Ecuador 96.19% 3.0%
8th Mexico 95.42% 3.8%
9th Panama 95.09% -1.1%
10th China 94.28% 6.2%
11th Puerto Rico (US) 93.17% -0.6%
12th Türkiye 92.54% 1.8%
13th Mauritius 91.19% -
14th Cabo Verde 88.17% -
15th Zambia 66.38% -
16th Burundi 53.56% 72.9%
Source: World Bank (SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS)

FAQ

What was Zambia's youth literacy rate in 1990?▾

Zambia's youth literacy rate in 1990 was 66.38%. This ranked 15th globally.

Which country had the highest youth literacy rate in 1990?▾

Guam had the highest youth literacy rate in 1990 at 99.88%.

What is the youth literacy rate of Zambia in 1990?▾

The youth literacy rate of Zambia in 1990 was 66.38%. This ranked 15th globally.

HistorySaid - pattern alert

Zambia matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1990. Historically: 311 occurrences, 177 successful (57%). Outcome 24 months later: 165.7%. View full analysis →

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