Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes in Singapore
Singapore: Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes was 473 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes in Singapore, 2000–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2021, youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes in Singapore stood at 473.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 60.6% on the previous year and down 14.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes in Singapore peaked at 2,094 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 320, in 2018.
That places Singapore 56th out of 58 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes in Singapore, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2,094 | — |
| 2010 | 1,205 | -42.5% |
| 2011 | 553 | -54.1% |
| 2012 | 521 | -5.8% |
| 2013 | 500 | -4.0% |
| 2014 | 480 | -4.0% |
| 2015 | 1,027 | +114.0% |
| 2016 | 347 | -66.2% |
| 2017 | 323 | -6.9% |
| 2018 | 320 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 320 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 1,199 | +274.7% |
| 2021 | 473 | -60.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,094 | 2,094 | 2,094 | 1 |
| 2010s | 559.6 | 320 | 1,205 | 10 |
| 2020s | 836 | 473 | 1,199 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Singapore
More education data for Singapore
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 13,601 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 336 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 9,429 (1989)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 8,429 (1989)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 163,746 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 238,816 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.4 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0404 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes in Singapore?
- Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes in Singapore was 473 in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes recorded in Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 2,094 in 2000.
- What is the lowest youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 320 in 2018.
- How does Singapore rank for youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes?
- Singapore ranks 56th out of 58 countries with data for 2021.
- Is youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Singapore data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release