Argentina: Male literacy rate, ages 15-24
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| Argentina |
Male literacy rate, ages 15-24 |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 99.00 |
| Year | 2001 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1980 - 2001 |
| Average | 97.67 |
| Min - Max | 96.00 - 99.00 |
| Source | UNESCO |
The latest value from 2001 is 99 percent, an increase from 98 percent in 1991. In comparison, the world average is 90.61 percent, based on data from 36 countries. Historically, the average for Argentina from 1980 to 2001 is 97.67 percent. The minimum value, 96 percent, was reached in 1980 while the maximum of 99 percent was recorded in 2001.
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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.
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