Peru: Male literacy rate, ages 15-24
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| Peru |
Male literacy rate, ages 15-24 |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 99.07 |
| Year | 2021 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1981 - 2021 |
| Average | 98.53 |
| Min - Max | 96.51 - 99.59 |
| Source | UNESCO |
The latest value from 2021 is 99.07 percent, a decline from 99.59 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 96.28 percent, based on data from 49 countries. Historically, the average for Peru from 1981 to 2021 is 98.53 percent. The minimum value, 96.51 percent, was reached in 1981 while the maximum of 99.59 percent was recorded in 2020.
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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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