Bulgaria: Female literacy rate, ages 15-24

The latest value from 2021 is 97.83 percent, a decline from 98 percent in 2011. In comparison, the world average is 92.58 percent, based on data from 58 countries. Historically, the average for Bulgaria from 2001 to 2021 is 97.94 percent. The minimum value, 97.83 percent, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 98 percent was recorded in 2001. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

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.