Trinidad and Tobago: Literacy rate

The latest value from 1990 is 96.94 percent, an increase from 94.97 percent in 1980. In comparison, the world average is 81.46 percent, based on data from 16 countries. Historically, the average for Trinidad and Tobago from 1980 to 1990 is 95.96 percent. The minimum value, 94.97 percent, was reached in 1980 while the maximum of 96.94 percent was recorded in 1990. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.