Algeria: Youth literacy rate, ages 15-24

The latest value from 2019 is 74.03 percent, a decline from 97.43 percent in 2018. In comparison, the world average is 88.83 percent, based on data from 42 countries. Historically, the average for Algeria from 1987 to 2019 is 86.91 percent. The minimum value, 74.03 percent, was reached in 2019 while the maximum of 97.43 percent was recorded in 2018. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Youth literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15-24 who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.