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Benin - Literacy Rate 2002

Name: Benin Literacy Rate 2002
Creator: World Bank
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Adult literacy rate · World Bank

34.66% +7.41pp from 2001 Global rank: 19th

Benin's literacy rate was 34.66% in 2002. This was the 19th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 2002▾

Literacy Rate by Country - 2002
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	Cuba	99.80%	2.0%
2nd	Georgia	99.65%	-
3rd	Russian Federation	99.44%	1.5%
4th	Romania	97.30%	0.6%
5th	North Macedonia	96.13%	2.2%
6th	Chile	95.72%	1.5%
7th	Seychelles	91.84%	4.6%
8th	Mexico	90.27%	-0.3%
9th	Dominican Republic	87.00%	19.1%
10th	Syrian Arab Republic	82.89%	48.9%
11th	Iran, Islamic Republic of	77.00%	5.4%
12th	Algeria	69.87%	40.8%
13th	Tanzania	69.43%	17.5%
14th	Zambia	69.15%	1.7%
15th	Guatemala	69.10%	7.6%
16th	Uganda	68.14%	21.4%
17th	Eritrea	52.51%	-
18th	Senegal	39.28%	46.2%
19th	Benin	34.66%	27.2%

FAQ

What was Benin's literacy rate in 2002?▾

Benin's literacy rate in 2002 was 34.66%. This ranked 19th globally.

How did Benin's literacy rate change in 2002?▾

Benin's literacy rate increased by 27.2% in 2002 compared to 2001.

Which country had the highest literacy rate in 2002?▾

Cuba had the highest literacy rate in 2002 at 99.80%.

What is the literacy rate of Benin in 2002?▾

The literacy rate of Benin in 2002 was 34.66%. This ranked 19th globally.