Azerbaijan - Literacy Rate 2025
99.78%
+0.00pp from 2024
Azerbaijan's literacy rate was 99.78% in 2025. This was the 5th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 2025▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Saudi Arabia | 100.83% | 3.0% |
| 2nd | Serbia | 100.20% | 0.9% |
| 3rd | Uzbekistan | 100.01% | 0.0% |
| 4th | Armenia | 99.87% | 0.0% |
| 5th | Azerbaijan | 99.78% | 0.0% |
| 6th | Oman | 99.56% | 2.3% |
| 7th | Georgia | 99.47% | -0.2% |
| 8th | Uruguay | 98.91% | 0.0% |
| 9th | Mongolia | 98.82% | 0.2% |
| 10th | United Arab Emirates | 98.74% | -0.1% |
| 11th | Albania | 98.68% | 1.0% |
| 12th | Lesotho | 98.64% | 9.1% |
| 13th | Bahrain | 98.62% | 0.8% |
| 14th | West Bank and Gaza | 98.12% | 0.2% |
| 15th | Viet Nam | 97.26% | 1.2% |
| 16th | Panama | 96.46% | 0.2% |
| 17th | Ecuador | 96.12% | -0.1% |
| 18th | Malaysia | 96.04% | 0.3% |
| 19th | Mexico | 95.90% | 0.1% |
| 20th | Eswatini | 95.81% | 5.6% |
| 21st | Jordan | 95.36% | 0.5% |
| 22nd | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 95.28% | -0.3% |
| 23rd | Colombia | 95.24% | -0.1% |
| 24th | Paraguay | 94.63% | -0.2% |
| 25th | Brazil | 94.63% | -0.2% |
| 26th | Dominican Republic | 94.27% | 0.3% |
| 27th | Mauritius | 94.23% | -0.1% |
| 28th | Vanuatu | 94.15% | 7.0% |
| 29th | Peru | 93.82% | 0.2% |
| 30th | Cabo Verde | 93.22% | 5.4% |
| 31st | Belize | 93.09% | 5.9% |
| 32nd | Sri Lanka | 92.81% | 0.2% |
| 33rd | Thailand | 90.59% | -0.6% |
| 34th | South Africa | 90.57% | -0.6% |
| 35th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 89.76% | 0.9% |
| 36th | El Salvador | 89.71% | -0.1% |
| 37th | Namibia | 88.96% | 1.5% |
| 38th | Honduras | 87.97% | -0.3% |
| 39th | Zambia | 86.88% | 5.9% |
| 40th | Tunisia | 86.71% | 0.5% |
| 41st | Papua New Guinea | 86.08% | -1.2% |
| 42nd | Guatemala | 83.23% | 1.4% |
| 43rd | Rwanda | 83.18% | 5.6% |
| 44th | India | 82.65% | 1.2% |
| 45th | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 82.29% | 3.6% |
| 46th | Bangladesh | 81.70% | 3.4% |
| 47th | Tanzania | 80.48% | 2.9% |
| 48th | Lao PDR | 79.61% | 5.2% |
| 49th | Timor-Leste | 77.78% | 7.3% |
| 50th | Togo | 73.30% | 1.0% |
| 51st | Bhutan | 69.16% | 6.5% |
| 52nd | Nigeria | 66.56% | -5.5% |
| 53rd | Mozambique | 64.93% | 5.3% |
| 54th | Guinea-Bissau | 64.08% | 0.2% |
| 55th | Senegal | 50.43% | 0.1% |
| 56th | Benin | 49.56% | -3.5% |
| 57th | Burkina Faso | 43.24% | 4.3% |
| 58th | Niger | 35.73% | 0.3% |
FAQ
What was Azerbaijan's literacy rate in 2025?▾
Azerbaijan's literacy rate in 2025 was 99.78%. This ranked 5th globally.
How did Azerbaijan's literacy rate change in 2025?▾
Azerbaijan's literacy rate increased by 0.0% in 2025 compared to 2024.
Which country had the highest literacy rate in 2025?▾
Saudi Arabia had the highest literacy rate in 2025 at 100.83%.
What is the literacy rate of Azerbaijan in 2025?▾
The literacy rate of Azerbaijan in 2025 was 99.78%. This ranked 5th globally.
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