Guatemala: Male literacy rate, ages 15-24

The latest value from 2024 is 95.7 percent, a decline from 97.3 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 95.25 percent, based on data from 29 countries. Historically, the average for Guatemala from 1994 to 2024 is 92.77 percent. The minimum value, 81.72 percent, was reached in 1994 while the maximum of 97.3 percent was recorded in 2023. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

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.