Botswana: Male literacy rate, ages 15-24

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 Botswana

Male literacy rate, ages 15-24

 Latest value 95.75
 Year 2013
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1991 - 2013
 Average 91.24
 Min - Max 85.90 - 95.75
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2013 is 95.75 percent, an increase from 92.08 percent in 2003. In comparison, the world average is 93.25 percent, based on data from 40 countries. Historically, the average for Botswana from 1991 to 2013 is 91.24 percent. The minimum value, 85.9 percent, was reached in 1991 while the maximum of 95.75 percent was recorded in 2013. 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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