Burma (Myanmar): Youth literacy rate, ages 15-24

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 Burma (Myanmar)

Youth literacy rate, ages 15-24

 Latest value 95.42
 Year 2019
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1983 - 2019
 Average 89.92
 Min - Max 84.75 - 95.42
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2019 is 95.42 percent, an increase from 84.75 percent in 2016. In comparison, the world average is 88.83 percent, based on data from 42 countries. Historically, the average for Burma (Myanmar) from 1983 to 2019 is 89.92 percent. The minimum value, 84.75 percent, was reached in 2016 while the maximum of 95.42 percent was recorded in 2019. 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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