Colombia: Youth literacy rate, ages 15-24

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 Colombia

Youth literacy rate, ages 15-24

 Latest value 99.05
 Year 2021
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1993 - 2021
 Average 98.09
 Min - Max 95.48 - 99.05
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2021 is 99.05 percent, an increase from 99 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 95.80 percent, based on data from 49 countries. Historically, the average for Colombia from 1993 to 2021 is 98.09 percent. The minimum value, 95.48 percent, was reached in 1993 while the maximum of 99.05 percent was recorded in 2021. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Colombia - Youth literacy rate, ages 15-24 - Recent values chart

Historical series
Colombia - Youth literacy rate, ages 15-24 - historical chart - 1993-2021




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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