Malaysia: Youth literacy rate, ages 15-24
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| Malaysia |
Youth literacy rate, ages 15-24 |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 99.00 |
| Year | 2022 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1980 - 2022 |
| Average | 96.25 |
| Min - Max | 88.00 - 99.00 |
| Source | UNESCO |
The latest value from 2022 is 99 percent, an increase from 97 percent in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 90.52 percent, based on data from 65 countries. Historically, the average for Malaysia from 1980 to 2022 is 96.25 percent. The minimum value, 88 percent, was reached in 1980 while the maximum of 99 percent was recorded in 2022.
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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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