Jamaica: Male literacy rate, ages 15-24

The latest value from 1999 is 87.31 percent, an increase from percent in . In comparison, the world average is 93.40 percent, based on data from 7 countries. Historically, the average for Jamaica from 1999 to 1999 is 87.31 percent. The minimum value, 87.31 percent, was reached in 1999 while the maximum of 87.31 percent was recorded in 1999. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time. The value of that indicator for 1999 is 87.31 percent.

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.