North Korea: Youth literacy rate, ages 15-24

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 North Korea

Youth literacy rate, ages 15-24

 Latest value 100.00
 Year 2018
 Measure percent
 Data availability 2008 - 2018
 Average 100.00
 Min - Max 100.00 - 100.00
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2018 is 100 percent, unchanged from 100 percent in 2008. In comparison, the world average is 90.30 percent, based on data from 43 countries. Historically, the average for North Korea from 2008 to 2018 is 100 percent. The minimum value, 100 percent, was reached in 2008 while the maximum of 100 percent was recorded in 2008. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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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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