Jamaica: Youth literacy rate, ages 15-24

The latest value from 2022 is 93.57 percent, an increase from 92 percent in 1999. In comparison, the world average is 90.52 percent, based on data from 65 countries. Historically, the average for Jamaica from 1999 to 2022 is 92.79 percent. The minimum value, 92 percent, was reached in 1999 while the maximum of 93.57 percent was recorded in 2022. See the global rankings or world map 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.