Indonesia's Youth Literacy Rate Decreases Over the Past Four Years
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The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) notes a declining trend in illiteracy among Indonesian youth over the past four years. In 2016, the illiteracy rate (ABH) rose from 0.57% in 2015 to 0.58%. It subsequently decreased to 0.34%.
This indicates that 3 out of 1000 young people are illiterate. Although this is relatively small, efforts to eradicate illiteracy must continue. For information, according to Law Number 40 of 2009, youth are Indonesian citizens aged 16 to 30 years who are entering a crucial period of growth and development.
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