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Official statistics by year of literacy rate (% population 15+). The values are presented in tables and charts with calculations of changes and shares, and with extensive analytical functionality.
Of the world population older than 15 years, the majority are literate. This interactive map shows how literacy rates vary around the world. In many countries, more than 95% have basic literacy skills. Literacy skills...
The global literacy rate for all males is 90.0%, and the rate for all females is 82.7%. The rate varies throughout the world, with developed nations having a rate of 99.2% (2013), South and West Asia having 70.2% (201...
Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.
Economic and social statistics on the countries and territories of the world, with particular reference to children’s well-being.
Detailed overview of literacy rate by country including percentages for both male and female literacy rates as well as the overall rates.
Graph and download economic data for Literacy Rate, Adult Total for the World (SEADTLITRZSWLD) from 1975 to 2024 about literacy, adult, World, and rate.
Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above) from The World Bank: Data
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In the past five decades, the global literacy rate among adults has grown from 67 percent in 1976 to 87.36 percent in 2023.
