Jamaica: Male literacy rate, ages 15-24

The latest value from 2022 is 88.23 percent, an increase from 87 percent in 1999. In comparison, the world average is 91.06 percent, based on data from 65 countries. Historically, the average for Jamaica from 1999 to 2022 is 87.62 percent. The minimum value, 87 percent, was reached in 1999 while the maximum of 88.23 percent was recorded in 2022. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

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.