Colombia: Youth literacy rate, ages 15-24

The latest value from 2024 is 98.96 percent, a decline from 99 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 95.13 percent, based on data from 29 countries. Historically, the average for Colombia from 1993 to 2024 is 98.2 percent. The minimum value, 95.48 percent, was reached in 1993 while the maximum of 99.1 percent was recorded in 2021. 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.