The current youth literacy rate of South Africa is 97%, this is a decrease of 1% (-1.0%) compared to 2019.
Youth literacy rate in South Africa
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Source:
Data availability:
Regions:
215
Date range: 1970 to 2023
Points:
13,975
Measure:
%
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South Africa Youth literacy rate between 1980 and 2021
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 97% | -1% |
| 2019 | 98% | +3% |
| 2017 | 95% | -1.7% |
| 2016 | 96.7% | -2.3% |
| 2015 | 99% | 0% |
| 2014 | 99% | 0% |
| 2012 | 99% | 0% |
| 2011 | 99% | 0% |
| 2010 | 99% | +1% |
| 2009 | 98% | 0% |
| 2007 | 98% | +4% |
| 1996 | 94% | +9% |
| 1980 | 85% |