Equatorial Guinea: Youth literacy rate, ages 15-24

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 Equatorial Guinea

Youth literacy rate, ages 15-24

 Latest value 97.97
 Year 2010
 Measure percent
 Data availability 2000 - 2010
 Average 97.55
 Min - Max 97.13 - 97.97
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2010 is 97.97 percent, an increase from 97.13 percent in 2000. In comparison, the world average is 89.05 percent, based on data from 52 countries. Historically, the average for Equatorial Guinea from 2000 to 2010 is 97.55 percent. The minimum value, 97.13 percent, was reached in 2000 while the maximum of 97.97 percent was recorded in 2010. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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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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