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Bhutan - Literacy Rate 2005

Adult literacy rate · World Bank
52.81% Global rank: 16th

Bhutan's literacy rate was 52.81% in 2005. This was the 16th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 2005▾
Literacy Rate by Country - 2005
RankCountryValueYoY
1st Spain 97.75% 0.6%
2nd Thailand 93.51% 0.9%
3rd Kuwait 93.27% 19.0%
4th Colombia 92.85% 0.1%
5th Malta 92.36% 5.1%
6th Mexico 91.63% 0.7%
7th Jordan 91.13% 1.4%
8th United Arab Emirates 90.03% 26.4%
9th Türkiye 88.23% 1.0%
10th Peru 87.91% 0.3%
11th Iran, Islamic Republic of 82.44% 7.1%
12th Nicaragua 78.00% 1.7%
13th Congo, Republic of 76.11% 27.7%
14th Lao PDR 72.70% 5.8%
15th Egypt, Arab Republic of 67.33% 21.1%
16th Bhutan 52.81% -
17th Pakistan 49.87% 16.8%
18th Niger 28.67% 99.4%
19th Burkina Faso 23.52% 7.8%
Source: World Bank (SE.ADT.LITR.ZS)

FAQ

What was Bhutan's literacy rate in 2005?▾

Bhutan's literacy rate in 2005 was 52.81%. This ranked 16th globally.

Which country had the highest literacy rate in 2005?▾

Spain had the highest literacy rate in 2005 at 97.75%.

What is the literacy rate of Bhutan in 2005?▾

The literacy rate of Bhutan in 2005 was 52.81%. This ranked 16th globally.

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