Bosnia and Herzegovina: Youth literacy rate, ages 15-24
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| Bosnia and Herzegovina |
Youth literacy rate, ages 15-24 |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 99.70 |
| Year | 2022 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1991 - 2022 |
| Average | 99.53 |
| Min - Max | 99.02 - 99.79 |
| Source | UNESCO |
The latest value from 2022 is 99.7 percent, an increase from 99.66 percent in 2013. In comparison, the world average is 88.00 percent, based on data from 44 countries. Historically, the average for Bosnia and Herzegovina from 1991 to 2022 is 99.53 percent. The minimum value, 99.02 percent, was reached in 1991 while the maximum of 99.79 percent was recorded in 2000.
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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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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy rate | 98.30 | 2022 | percent |
| Female literacy rate, ages 15-24 | 99.70 | 2022 | percent |
| Male literacy rate, ages 15-24 | 99.70 | 2022 | percent |
| Youth literacy rate, ages 15-24 | 99.70 | 2022 | percent |
| Student teacher ratio, primary school | 16.93 | 2018 | students per teacher |
| Primary school completion rate | 87.01 | 2022 | percent |
| School starting age, primary school | 6 | 2022 | years |
| Female to male ratio, students at tertiary level education | 1.37 | 2022 | percent |
| Preprimary school enrollment | 25.47 | 2021 | percent |
| Primary school enrollment | 87.82 | 2022 | percent |
| Secondary school enrollment | 85.29 | 2022 | percent |
| Tertiary school enrollment | 44.63 | 2022 | percent |
| PISA math scores | 406.384 | 2018 | index points |
| PISA reading scores | 402.978 | 2018 | index points |
| PISA science scores | 398.498 | 2018 | index points |