Malta: Youth literacy rate, ages 15-24

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 Malta

Youth literacy rate, ages 15-24

 Latest value 98.88
 Year 2011
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1985 - 2011
 Average 97.76
 Min - Max 96.03 - 98.88
 Source UNESCO
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The latest value from 2011 is 98.88 percent, an increase from 98.27 percent in 2005. In comparison, the world average is 92.98 percent, based on data from 55 countries. Historically, the average for Malta from 1985 to 2011 is 97.76 percent. The minimum value, 96.03 percent, was reached in 1995 while the maximum of 98.88 percent was recorded in 2011. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Malta: Youth literacy rate, ages 15-24
 2011 98.88
 2005 98.27
 1995 96.03
 1985 97.87




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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