Dominican Republic: Male literacy rate, ages 15-24
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| Dominican Republic |
Male literacy rate, ages 15-24 |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 97.65 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1981 - 2024 |
| Average | 95.90 |
| Min - Max | 81.26 - 98.81 |
| Source | UNESCO |
The latest value from 2024 is 97.65 percent, a decline from 98.3 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 95.25 percent, based on data from 29 countries. Historically, the average for Dominican Republic from 1981 to 2024 is 95.9 percent. The minimum value, 81.26 percent, was reached in 1981 while the maximum of 98.81 percent was recorded in 2016.
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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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