Sri Lanka: Male literacy rate, ages 15-24

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 Sri Lanka

Male literacy rate, ages 15-24

 Latest value 98.71
 Year 2021
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1981 - 2021
 Average 97.32
 Min - Max 91.88 - 98.72
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2021 is 98.71 percent, an increase from 98.59 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 96.28 percent, based on data from 49 countries. Historically, the average for Sri Lanka from 1981 to 2021 is 97.32 percent. The minimum value, 91.88 percent, was reached in 1981 while the maximum of 98.72 percent was recorded in 2019. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Sri Lanka - Male literacy rate, ages 15-24 - Recent values chart

Historical series
Sri Lanka - Male literacy rate, ages 15-24 - historical chart - 1981-2021




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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