Displaying Trends

Trends indicate whether a country is on track to achieve the target by 2030.

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On track or maintaining SDG achievement

Moderately improving

Stagnating

Decreasing

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Description

The percentage of youth, aged 15 to 24, who can both read and write a short simple statement on everyday life with understanding.

Long-Term Objective

Leave no one behind

The long-term objective for this indicator is a value of 100.

Reference

UNESCO

Source

https://databrowser.uis.unesco.org/view#indicatorPaths=UIS-SDG4Monitoring%3A0%3ALR.AG15T24&geoMode=countries&geoUnits=&browsePath=EDUCATION%2FUIS-SDG4Monitoring%2Ft4.2&timeMode=range&view=table&chartMode=multiple&tableIndicatorId=NERA.AGM1.CP&chartIndicatorId=NERA.AGM1.CP&chartHighlightSeries=&chartHighlightEnabled=true

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All data presented on this website are based on the publication Sachs, J.D., Lafortune, G., Fuller, G., Iablonovski, G. (2025). Financing Sustainable Development to 2030 and Mid-Century. Sustainable Development Report 2025. Paris: SDSN, Dublin: Dublin University Press. DOI: https://doi.org/10.25546/111909

Literacy rate