Belize: Youth literacy rate, ages 15-24

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 Belize

Youth literacy rate, ages 15-24

 Latest value 97.95
 Year 2015
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1991 - 2015
 Average 87.72
 Min - Max 78.00 - 97.95
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2015 is 97.95 percent, an increase from 87.2 percent in 2001. In comparison, the world average is 89.90 percent, based on data from 46 countries. Historically, the average for Belize from 1991 to 2015 is 87.72 percent. The minimum value, 78 percent, was reached in 1991 while the maximum of 97.95 percent was recorded in 2015. 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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