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Percentage of population aged 15-24 who can read and write (2024)

20/237 countries
Global94.1%Year-over-year-0.05%5-year change-0.06%
1980
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2024

Rankings at a glance

Top 10 · Percentage of population aged 15-24 who can read and write (2024)

Saudi Arabia tops the global rankings for percentage of population aged 15-24 who can read and write, recording 99.89% in 2024, followed by Georgia (99.66%) and the United Arab Emirates (99.61%). Bahrain (99.52%) and Peru (99.49%) complete the top 5. Palestine (99.4%) and Brazil (99.36%) follow close behind. Mexico (99.2%), Panama (99.2%), and Uruguay (99.02%) round out the top ten. Five of the top ten are in Western Asia.

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Frequently asked questions

Which country has the highest percentage of population aged 15-24 who can read and write?
Saudi Arabia has the highest percentage of population aged 15-24 who can read and write at 99.9% as of 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Which country has the lowest percentage of population aged 15-24 who can read and write?
Nigeria has the lowest percentage of population aged 15-24 who can read and write at 81.4% as of 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the global percentage of population aged 15-24 who can read and write?
Weighted by population, the global percentage of population aged 15-24 who can read and write is 94.1% as of 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics · Updated