Trinidad and Tobago: Youth literacy rate, ages 15-24

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 Trinidad and Tobago

Youth literacy rate, ages 15-24

 Latest value 99.40
 Year 2000
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1980 - 2000
 Average 99.31
 Min - Max 99.22 - 99.40
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2000 is 99.4 percent, an increase from 99.3 percent in 1990. In comparison, the world average is 86.88 percent, based on data from 55 countries. Historically, the average for Trinidad and Tobago from 1980 to 2000 is 99.31 percent. The minimum value, 99.22 percent, was reached in 1980 while the maximum of 99.4 percent was recorded in 2000. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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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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