Colombia: Male literacy rate, ages 15-24

The latest value from 2021 is 98.75 percent, an increase from 98.67 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 96.28 percent, based on data from 49 countries. Historically, the average for Colombia from 1993 to 2021 is 97.64 percent. The minimum value, 94.64 percent, was reached in 1993 while the maximum of 98.75 percent was recorded in 2021. See the global rankings 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.