Philippines vs Korea, Dem. People's Rep.

Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above)

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Philippines

98.5 percent

Latest data: 2020

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Korea, Dem. People's Rep.

100.0 percent

Latest data: 2008

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Historical Comparison

Detailed Data

Year Philippines Korea, Dem. People's Rep. Difference
2020 98.5 percent - -
2019 96.3 percent - -
2015 98.2 percent - -
2013 96.4 percent - -
2010 97.1 percent - -
2008 95.4 percent 100.0 percent -4.6 percent
2003 92.6 percent - -
2000 92.6 percent - -
1994 93.9 percent - -
1990 93.6 percent - -
1980 83.3 percent - -

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Compare Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above) data between Philippines and Korea, Dem. People's Rep.. Data is sourced from reliable international organizations and updated regularly.

Data sources: World Bank, IMF, OECD, Transparency International