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Afghanistan - Literacy Rate 1979

Adult literacy rate · World Bank
18.16% Global rank: 6th

Afghanistan's literacy rate was 18.16% in 1979. This was the 6th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1979▾
Literacy Rate by Country - 1979
RankCountryValueYoY
1st Viet Nam 83.83% -
2nd Jordan 66.80% -
3rd Vanuatu 52.87% -
4th Burundi 22.51% -
5th Guinea-Bissau 19.96% -
6th Afghanistan 18.16% -
7th Benin 16.48% -
Source: World Bank (SE.ADT.LITR.ZS)

FAQ

What was Afghanistan's literacy rate in 1979?▾

Afghanistan's literacy rate in 1979 was 18.16%. This ranked 6th globally.

Which country had the highest literacy rate in 1979?▾

Viet Nam had the highest literacy rate in 1979 at 83.83%.

What is the literacy rate of Afghanistan in 1979?▾

The literacy rate of Afghanistan in 1979 was 18.16%. This ranked 6th globally.

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