Barbados: Youth literacy rate, ages 15-24

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 Barbados

Youth literacy rate, ages 15-24

 Latest value 100.00
 Year 2012
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1970 - 2012
 Average 99.89
 Min - Max 99.76 - 100.00
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2012 is 100 percent, an increase from 99.9 percent in 1980. In comparison, the world average is 90.60 percent, based on data from 51 countries. Historically, the average for Barbados from 1970 to 2012 is 99.89 percent. The minimum value, 99.76 percent, was reached in 1970 while the maximum of 100 percent was recorded in 2012. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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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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