Saudi Arabia: Male literacy rate, ages 15-24

The latest value from 2020 is 100 percent, an increase from 99 percent in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 93.57 percent, based on data from 37 countries. Historically, the average for Saudi Arabia from 1992 to 2020 is 97.83 percent. The minimum value, 94 percent, was reached in 1992 while the maximum of 100 percent was recorded in 2020. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

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.