Iran: Male literacy rate, ages 15-24

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 Iran

Male literacy rate, ages 15-24

 Latest value 98.69
 Year 2022
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1976 - 2022
 Average 94.04
 Min - Max 70.90 - 98.69
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2022 is 98.69 percent, an increase from 98.27 percent in 2016. In comparison, the world average is 88.47 percent, based on data from 44 countries. Historically, the average for Iran from 1976 to 2022 is 94.04 percent. The minimum value, 70.9 percent, was reached in 1976 while the maximum of 98.69 percent was recorded in 2022. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Iran - Male literacy rate, ages 15-24 - Recent values chart

Historical series
Iran - 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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