Djibouti: Female literacy rate, ages 15-24

The latest value from 2017 is 74.57 percent, an increase from 51.81 percent in 2006. In comparison, the world average is 91.89 percent, based on data from 50 countries. Historically, the average for Djibouti from 2006 to 2017 is 63.19 percent. The minimum value, 51.81 percent, was reached in 2006 while the maximum of 74.57 percent was recorded in 2017. 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.