Brunei: Male literacy rate, ages 15-24
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| Brunei |
Male literacy rate, ages 15-24 |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 99.20 |
| Year | 2011 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1981 - 2011 |
| Average | 97.56 |
| Min - Max | 94.06 - 99.20 |
| Source | UNESCO |
| Available for | Data download |
The latest value from 2011 is 99.2 percent, an increase from 98.87 percent in 2001. In comparison, the world average is 94.38 percent, based on data from 55 countries. Historically, the average for Brunei from 1981 to 2011 is 97.56 percent. The minimum value, 94.06 percent, was reached in 1981 while the maximum of 99.2 percent was recorded in 2011.
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| Recent values | Brunei: Male literacy rate, ages 15-24 |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 99.20 |
| 2001 | 98.87 |
| 1991 | 98.11 |
| 1981 | 94.06 |
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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