Mexico: Female literacy rate, ages 15-24

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 Mexico

Female literacy rate, ages 15-24

 Latest value 99.17
 Year 2022
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1980 - 2022
 Average 97.92
 Min - Max 91.00 - 99.17
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2022 is 99.17 percent, an increase from 99.1 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 90.04 percent, based on data from 65 countries. Historically, the average for Mexico from 1980 to 2022 is 97.92 percent. The minimum value, 91 percent, was reached in 1980 while the maximum of 99.17 percent was recorded in 2022. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Mexico - Female literacy rate, ages 15-24 - Recent values chart

Historical series
Mexico - Female literacy rate, ages 15-24 - historical chart - 1980-2022




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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