Egypt: Male literacy rate, ages 15-24

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 Egypt

Male literacy rate, ages 15-24

 Latest value 92.72
 Year 2022
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1976 - 2022
 Average 84.97
 Min - Max 63.00 - 94.00
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2022 is 92.72 percent, an increase from 89 percent in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 91.06 percent, based on data from 65 countries. Historically, the average for Egypt from 1976 to 2022 is 84.97 percent. The minimum value, 63 percent, was reached in 1976 while the maximum of 94 percent was recorded in 2013. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Egypt - Male literacy rate, ages 15-24 - Recent values chart

Historical series
Egypt - Male literacy rate, ages 15-24 - historical chart - 1976-2022




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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