Argentina: Male literacy rate, ages 15-24

The latest value from 2001 is 98.71 percent, an increase from 98.07 percent in 1991. In comparison, the world average is 90.57 percent, based on data from 36 countries. Historically, the average for Argentina from 1980 to 2001 is 97.75 percent. The minimum value, 96.46 percent, was reached in 1980 while the maximum of 98.71 percent was recorded in 2001. 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.