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Bangladesh - Literacy Rate 2013

Adult literacy rate · World Bank
61.02% +3.16pp from 2012 Global rank: 29th

Bangladesh's literacy rate was 61.02% in 2013, increased +3.16pp from 57.86% in 2012. This was the 29th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 2013▾
Literacy Rate by Country - 2013
RankCountryValueYoY
1st Uzbekistan 99.99% 1.4%
2nd Azerbaijan 99.79% 0.0%
3rd Palau 99.50% 8.2%
4th Uruguay 98.36% 0.0%
5th Spain 98.08% 0.2%
6th Qatar 97.48% 0.8%
7th Bosnia and Herzegovina 96.99% 0.3%
8th Singapore 96.55% 0.2%
9th Philippines 96.40% -0.7%
10th Chile 96.27% -0.4%
11th West Bank and Gaza 96.05% 0.4%
12th Kuwait 95.59% 0.1%
13th Türkiye 95.26% 0.4%
14th Paraguay 95.06% 0.9%
15th Saudi Arabia 94.43% 14.0%
16th Mexico 93.96% -0.3%
17th Thailand 93.70% -2.8%
18th Ecuador 93.29% 1.3%
19th Mauritius 91.49% -0.3%
20th Brazil 91.48% 0.2%
21st Dominican Republic 90.86% 0.8%
22nd El Salvador 86.77% 1.5%
23rd Honduras 85.46% 0.1%
24th Iran, Islamic Republic of 84.63% 1.2%
25th Cambodia 79.65% 4.6%
26th Guatemala 77.04% -1.6%
27th Egypt, Arab Republic of 72.44% -1.9%
28th Mauritania 62.07% 21.2%
29th Bangladesh 61.02% 5.5%
30th Pakistan 55.59% -2.1%
31st Benin 45.08% 0.9%
32nd Senegal 43.53% -16.0%
Source: World Bank (SE.ADT.LITR.ZS)

FAQ

What was Bangladesh's literacy rate in 2013?▾

Bangladesh's literacy rate in 2013 was 61.02%. This ranked 29th globally.

How did Bangladesh's literacy rate change in 2013?▾

Bangladesh's literacy rate increased by 5.5% in 2013 compared to 2012.

Which country had the highest literacy rate in 2013?▾

Uzbekistan had the highest literacy rate in 2013 at 99.99%.

What is the literacy rate of Bangladesh in 2013?▾

The literacy rate of Bangladesh in 2013 was 61.02%. This ranked 29th globally.

How does 2013 compare to 2012 for Bangladesh's literacy rate?▾

Bangladesh's literacy rate went from 57.86% in 2012 to 61.02% in 2013, a 5.5% increase.

HistorySaid - pattern alert

Bangladesh matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. Historically: 768 occurrences, 546 successful (71%). Outcome 24 months later: 6.6%. View full analysis →

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