Bangladesh - Literacy Rate 2001
47.49%
+12.17pp from 2000
Bangladesh's literacy rate was 47.49% in 2001. This was the 27th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 2001▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Lithuania | 99.65% | 1.2% |
| 2nd | Ukraine | 99.43% | - |
| 3rd | Armenia | 99.40% | 0.7% |
| 4th | Antigua and Barbuda | 98.95% | - |
| 5th | Albania | 98.71% | - |
| 6th | Italy | 98.42% | 2.0% |
| 7th | Bulgaria | 98.20% | - |
| 8th | Croatia | 98.15% | 1.5% |
| 9th | Argentina | 97.19% | 1.2% |
| 10th | Cyprus | 96.80% | 2.6% |
| 11th | Greece | 95.99% | 3.6% |
| 12th | Brunei Darussalam | 92.67% | 5.5% |
| 13th | Macao SAR, China | 91.30% | 1.0% |
| 14th | Ecuador | 90.98% | 3.0% |
| 15th | Sri Lanka | 90.68% | 4.5% |
| 16th | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 86.72% | 8.4% |
| 17th | Bahrain | 86.55% | 3.0% |
| 18th | Namibia | 84.94% | 12.0% |
| 19th | São Tomé and Principe | 84.91% | 15.9% |
| 20th | Honduras | 80.01% | - |
| 21st | Nicaragua | 76.68% | - |
| 22nd | Lao PDR | 68.73% | -1.2% |
| 23rd | Angola | 67.41% | - |
| 24th | Congo, Democratic Republic of | 67.17% | - |
| 25th | India | 61.01% | 26.5% |
| 26th | Nepal | 48.61% | 47.4% |
| 27th | Bangladesh | 47.49% | 34.5% |
| 28th | Timor-Leste | 37.60% | - |
| 29th | Niger | 14.38% | - |
FAQ
What was Bangladesh's literacy rate in 2001?▾
Bangladesh's literacy rate in 2001 was 47.49%. This ranked 27th globally.
How did Bangladesh's literacy rate change in 2001?▾
Bangladesh's literacy rate increased by 34.5% in 2001 compared to 2000.
Which country had the highest literacy rate in 2001?▾
Lithuania had the highest literacy rate in 2001 at 99.65%.
What is the literacy rate of Bangladesh in 2001?▾
The literacy rate of Bangladesh in 2001 was 47.49%. This ranked 27th globally.
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