Hungary: Female literacy rate, ages 15-24

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 Hungary

Female literacy rate, ages 15-24

 Latest value 98.90
 Year 2021
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1980 - 2021
 Average 99.14
 Min - Max 98.90 - 99.32
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2021 is 98.9 percent, a decline from 99.2 percent in 1990. In comparison, the world average is 95.35 percent, based on data from 49 countries. Historically, the average for Hungary from 1980 to 2021 is 99.14 percent. The minimum value, 98.9 percent, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 99.32 percent was recorded in 1980. 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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