Bangladesh - Literacy Rate 2014
61.09%
+0.07pp from 2013
Bangladesh's literacy rate was 61.09% in 2014, increased +0.07pp from 61.02% in 2013. This was the 39th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 2014▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Uzbekistan | 99.98% | 0.0% |
| 2nd | Azerbaijan | 99.79% | 0.0% |
| 3rd | Georgia | 99.59% | -0.1% |
| 4th | Moldova | 99.36% | 2.8% |
| 5th | Maldives | 98.61% | 0.2% |
| 6th | Uruguay | 98.44% | 0.1% |
| 7th | Spain | 98.09% | 0.0% |
| 8th | Qatar | 97.75% | 0.3% |
| 9th | Singapore | 96.72% | 0.2% |
| 10th | West Bank and Gaza | 96.21% | 0.2% |
| 11th | Türkiye | 95.44% | 0.2% |
| 12th | Indonesia | 95.12% | 2.5% |
| 13th | Paraguay | 95.03% | 0.0% |
| 14th | Mexico | 94.56% | 0.6% |
| 15th | Ecuador | 94.22% | 1.0% |
| 16th | Colombia | 94.19% | 0.7% |
| 17th | South Africa | 94.14% | 0.4% |
| 18th | Peru | 93.71% | -0.1% |
| 19th | Sri Lanka | 92.55% | 1.5% |
| 20th | Mauritius | 92.47% | 1.1% |
| 21st | Dominican Republic | 91.76% | 1.0% |
| 22nd | Brazil | 91.73% | 0.3% |
| 23rd | Myanmar | 90.36% | 0.5% |
| 24th | El Salvador | 87.41% | 0.7% |
| 25th | Nicaragua | 87.35% | 2.0% |
| 26th | Honduras | 87.20% | 2.0% |
| 27th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 84.71% | 0.1% |
| 28th | Iraq | 82.20% | 6.5% |
| 29th | Guatemala | 81.29% | 5.5% |
| 30th | Tanzania | 79.90% | 2.3% |
| 31st | Tunisia | 79.04% | -1.5% |
| 32nd | Cambodia | 78.06% | -2.0% |
| 33rd | Comoros | 73.80% | 8.1% |
| 34th | Rwanda | 70.80% | 3.6% |
| 35th | Uganda | 68.51% | -2.4% |
| 36th | Angola | 66.03% | -2.0% |
| 37th | Morocco | 64.26% | -7.1% |
| 38th | Burundi | 61.29% | 27.5% |
| 39th | Bangladesh | 61.09% | 0.1% |
| 40th | Pakistan | 56.98% | 2.5% |
| 41st | Sierra Leone | 44.34% | 27.3% |
| 42nd | Côte d'Ivoire | 43.91% | -9.9% |
| 43rd | Burkina Faso | 34.60% | 24.1% |
| 44th | Guinea | 32.00% | 26.4% |
| 45th | Niger | 28.97% | -5.2% |
FAQ
What was Bangladesh's literacy rate in 2014?▾
Bangladesh's literacy rate in 2014 was 61.09%. This ranked 39th globally.
How did Bangladesh's literacy rate change in 2014?▾
Bangladesh's literacy rate increased by 0.1% in 2014 compared to 2013.
Which country had the highest literacy rate in 2014?▾
Uzbekistan had the highest literacy rate in 2014 at 99.98%.
What is the literacy rate of Bangladesh in 2014?▾
The literacy rate of Bangladesh in 2014 was 61.09%. This ranked 39th globally.
How does 2014 compare to 2013 for Bangladesh's literacy rate?▾
Bangladesh's literacy rate went from 61.02% in 2013 to 61.09% in 2014, a 0.1% increase.
HistorySaid - pattern alert
Bangladesh matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2014. Historically: 768 occurrences, 546 successful (71%). Outcome 24 months later: 7.1%. View full analysis →
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