Saudi Arabia: Male literacy rate, ages 15-24
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| Saudi Arabia |
Male literacy rate, ages 15-24 |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 99.55 |
| Year | 2020 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1992 - 2020 |
| Average | 97.86 |
| Min - Max | 93.96 - 99.55 |
| Source | UNESCO |
The latest value from 2020 is 99.55 percent, an increase from 99.32 percent in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 91.97 percent, based on data from 34 countries. Historically, the average for Saudi Arabia from 1992 to 2020 is 97.86 percent. The minimum value, 93.96 percent, was reached in 1992 while the maximum of 99.55 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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