Bangladesh - Literacy Rate 1991
35.32%
+6.09pp from 1990
Bangladesh's literacy rate was 35.32% in 1991. This was the 22nd highest globally.
Global Ranking - 1991▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Slovenia | 99.52% | - |
| 2nd | Samoa | 97.94% | - |
| 3rd | Croatia | 96.70% | - |
| 4th | Spain | 96.49% | 4.0% |
| 5th | Argentina | 96.04% | 2.3% |
| 6th | Montenegro | 93.46% | 4.3% |
| 7th | Greece | 92.61% | 2.3% |
| 8th | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 89.06% | - |
| 9th | Portugal | 87.95% | 10.7% |
| 10th | Brunei Darussalam | 87.80% | 12.9% |
| 11th | Bahrain | 84.01% | 20.4% |
| 12th | Malaysia | 82.92% | 19.3% |
| 13th | Namibia | 75.82% | - |
| 14th | São Tomé and Principe | 73.24% | 27.8% |
| 15th | Belize | 70.30% | - |
| 16th | Botswana | 68.58% | - |
| 17th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 65.53% | 25.2% |
| 18th | Rwanda | 57.85% | 51.3% |
| 19th | Uganda | 56.11% | - |
| 20th | Nigeria | 55.45% | - |
| 21st | India | 48.22% | 18.3% |
| 22nd | Bangladesh | 35.32% | 20.8% |
| 23rd | Nepal | 32.98% | 60.3% |
| 24th | Burkina Faso | 13.57% | 53.7% |
FAQ
What was Bangladesh's literacy rate in 1991?▾
Bangladesh's literacy rate in 1991 was 35.32%. This ranked 22nd globally.
How did Bangladesh's literacy rate change in 1991?▾
Bangladesh's literacy rate increased by 20.8% in 1991 compared to 1990.
Which country had the highest literacy rate in 1991?▾
Slovenia had the highest literacy rate in 1991 at 99.52%.
What is the literacy rate of Bangladesh in 1991?▾
The literacy rate of Bangladesh in 1991 was 35.32%. This ranked 22nd globally.
HistorySaid - pattern alert
Bangladesh matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1991. Historically: 768 occurrences, 546 successful (71%). Outcome 24 months later: 4.7%. View full analysis →
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