Zambia - Youth Literacy Rate 2021
84.15%
−1.71pp from 2020
Zambia's youth literacy rate was 84.15% in 2021, decreased +1.71pp from 85.86% in 2020. This was the 39th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 2021▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Georgia | 100.00% | 0.2% |
| 2nd | Uzbekistan | 100.00% | 0.0% |
| 3rd | Türkiye | 99.96% | 0.1% |
| 4th | Romania | 99.94% | 0.9% |
| 5th | Russian Federation | 99.92% | 0.2% |
| 6th | Mauritius | 99.91% | 1.8% |
| 7th | Singapore | 99.89% | 0.2% |
| 8th | Mongolia | 99.86% | 0.8% |
| 9th | Spain | 99.73% | 0.1% |
| 10th | United Arab Emirates | 99.66% | 1.3% |
| 11th | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 99.50% | -0.1% |
| 12th | West Bank and Gaza | 99.39% | 0.2% |
| 13th | Brazil | 99.30% | 0.1% |
| 14th | Panama | 99.30% | 0.4% |
| 15th | Mexico | 99.25% | 0.2% |
| 16th | Uruguay | 99.20% | 0.2% |
| 17th | Colombia | 99.10% | 0.1% |
| 18th | Peru | 99.10% | -0.3% |
| 19th | Ecuador | 99.01% | 0.2% |
| 20th | Tunisia | 98.94% | 2.2% |
| 21st | Sri Lanka | 98.93% | 0.1% |
| 22nd | Dominican Republic | 98.80% | -0.1% |
| 23rd | Paraguay | 98.60% | 0.0% |
| 24th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 98.59% | 0.1% |
| 25th | Syrian Arab Republic | 98.39% | 6.4% |
| 26th | El Salvador | 98.10% | -0.4% |
| 27th | South Africa | 96.70% | -1.7% |
| 28th | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 96.61% | 9.6% |
| 29th | Marshall Islands | 96.35% | -1.8% |
| 30th | India | 95.89% | 0.2% |
| 31st | Bangladesh | 94.83% | 0.4% |
| 32nd | Gabon | 93.98% | -0.5% |
| 33rd | Iraq | 92.39% | -1.2% |
| 34th | Cambodia | 91.83% | -2.6% |
| 35th | Nauru | 91.75% | - |
| 36th | Ghana | 91.51% | 4.2% |
| 37th | Comoros | 90.84% | 5.6% |
| 38th | Uganda | 89.63% | 12.3% |
| 39th | Zambia | 84.15% | -2.0% |
| 40th | Madagascar | 82.38% | 3.2% |
| 41st | Nigeria | 73.67% | 1.0% |
| 42nd | Pakistan | 73.13% | 0.6% |
| 43rd | Gambia, The | 67.49% | -5.1% |
| 44th | Côte d'Ivoire | 66.84% | -1.9% |
| 45th | Benin | 65.32% | -5.7% |
| 46th | Burkina Faso | 62.67% | 33.2% |
| 47th | Afghanistan | 55.93% | 3.6% |
FAQ
What was Zambia's youth literacy rate in 2021?▾
Zambia's youth literacy rate in 2021 was 84.15%. This ranked 39th globally.
How did Zambia's youth literacy rate change in 2021?▾
Zambia's youth literacy rate decreased by 2.0% in 2021 compared to 2020.
Which country had the highest youth literacy rate in 2021?▾
Georgia had the highest youth literacy rate in 2021 at 100.00%.
What is the youth literacy rate of Zambia in 2021?▾
The youth literacy rate of Zambia in 2021 was 84.15%. This ranked 39th globally.
How does 2021 compare to 2020 for Zambia's youth literacy rate?▾
Zambia's youth literacy rate went from 85.86% in 2020 to 84.15% in 2021, a 2.0% decrease.
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Zambia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically: 768 occurrences, 546 successful (71%). Outcome 24 months later: 5.4%. View full analysis →
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