Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, both sexes in Türkiye
Türkiye: Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, both sexes was 52,846 in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, both sexes in Türkiye, 2004–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, both sexes in Türkiye is 52,846, measured in 2015. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
The figure is down 19.9% on the previous year and down 77.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, both sexes in Türkiye peaked at 257,025 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 52,846, in 2015.
Türkiye ranks 17th of 42 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, both sexes in Türkiye, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 257,025 | — |
| 2005 | 237,705 | -7.5% |
| 2006 | 240,207 | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 229,872 | -4.3% |
| 2009 | 152,681 | -33.6% |
| 2010 | 115,518 | -24.3% |
| 2011 | 84,262 | -27.1% |
| 2012 | 64,052 | -24.0% |
| 2013 | 78,136 | +22.0% |
| 2014 | 66,010 | -15.5% |
| 2015 | 52,846 | -19.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 223,498 | 152,681 | 257,025 | 5 |
| 2010s | 76,804 | 52,846 | 115,518 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Türkiye
More education data for Türkiye
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 788,294 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 184,302 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.05 million (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 980,973 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 12.31 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.54 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.87 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0649 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, both sexes in Türkiye?
- Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, both sexes in Türkiye was 52,846 in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, both sexes recorded in Türkiye?
- The highest recorded value was 257,025 in 2004.
- What is the lowest illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, both sexes recorded in Türkiye?
- The lowest recorded value was 52,846 in 2015.
- How does Türkiye rank for illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, both sexes?
- Türkiye ranks 17th out of 42 countries with data for 2015.
- Is illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, both sexes rising or falling in Türkiye?
- Over the last ten years it is down 77.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Türkiye data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Illiterate youth population, 15-24 years, urban, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release