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

Comparing 50 countries worldwide. Source: World Bank

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Data last updated: January 2024

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

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

Countries Tracked
50
Highest Value
100.00 percent
Palau
Lowest Value
97.65 percent
Cuba

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

Rank Country Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above) (percent) Compare
1 Palau 100.00 -
2 Korea, Dem. People's Rep. 100.00 Compare
3 Tajikistan 100.00 Compare
4 Tuvalu 100.00 Compare
5 Uzbekistan 100.00 Compare
6 Russian Federation 99.93 Compare
7 San Marino 99.91 Compare
8 Latvia 99.90 Compare
9 Turkmenistan 99.90 Compare
10 Estonia 99.89 Compare
11 Belarus 99.87 Compare
12 Armenia 99.84 Compare
13 Lithuania 99.82 Compare
14 Azerbaijan 99.78 Compare
15 Kazakhstan 99.73 Compare
16 Spain 99.70 Compare
17 Georgia 99.68 Compare
18 Slovenia 99.52 Compare
19 Ukraine 99.43 Compare
20 Guam 99.37 Compare
21 Moldova 99.36 Compare
22 Italy 99.35 Compare
23 Serbia 99.34 Compare
24 Barbados 99.27 Compare
25 Kyrgyz Republic 99.24 Compare
26 Romania 99.16 Compare
27 Argentina 99.14 Compare
28 Antigua and Barbuda 98.95 Compare
29 Uruguay 98.91 Compare
30 Cayman Islands 98.87 Compare
31 Hungary 98.86 Compare
32 United Arab Emirates 98.81 Compare
33 Poland 98.74 Compare
34 Cyprus 98.68 Compare
35 Mongolia 98.64 Compare
36 Kiribati 98.63 Compare
37 Montenegro 98.53 Compare
38 Philippines 98.47 Compare
39 Bulgaria 98.35 Compare
40 Maldives 98.21 Compare
41 Croatia 98.15 Compare
42 Samoa 97.99 Compare
43 Korea, Rep. 97.97 Compare
44 West Bank and Gaza 97.94 Compare
45 Saudi Arabia 97.93 Compare
46 Bahrain 97.82 Compare
47 Grenada 97.79 Compare
48 Qatar 97.75 Compare
49 Albania 97.68 Compare
50 Cuba 97.65 Compare

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

Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above) varies significantly across countries worldwide, reflecting differences in economic development, healthcare, education, and social factors. Understanding these variations helps assess global trends and identify factors that influence demographic and social outcomes.

The data presented here is sourced from World Bank and updated regularly to ensure accuracy. All statistics are based on the latest available data and include historical trends to provide comprehensive insights into global patterns.

For more detailed analysis, explore our population statistics and country comparison tools to compare multiple indicators and countries side by side.

Data Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from reputable international organizations and updated regularly to ensure accuracy and reliability.

  • World Bank: Population statistics, demographic data, and economic indicators
  • UN (United Nations): Population data, demographic statistics, and development indicators
  • UNHCR: Refugee statistics and migration data
  • UNESCO: Education statistics and literacy data
  • Our World in Data: Body height and health statistics
  • Numbeo: Quality of life indices
  • IQResearch / Lynn & Vanhanen: IQ statistics

Data is updated monthly. Last update: January 2024