Brazil - Literacy Rate 2012
91.34%
−0.07pp from 2011
Brazil's literacy rate was 91.34% in 2012, decreased +0.07pp from 91.41% in 2011. This was the 20th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 2012▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Azerbaijan | 99.78% | 0.0% |
| 2nd | Cuba | 99.67% | -0.1% |
| 3rd | Uruguay | 98.40% | 0.1% |
| 4th | Spain | 97.89% | 0.1% |
| 5th | Jordan | 97.89% | 2.1% |
| 6th | Albania | 97.25% | 0.4% |
| 7th | Qatar | 96.68% | 0.3% |
| 8th | Singapore | 96.37% | 0.2% |
| 9th | West Bank and Gaza | 95.67% | 0.7% |
| 10th | Kuwait | 95.51% | 1.1% |
| 11th | Türkiye | 94.92% | 0.9% |
| 12th | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 94.46% | 2.4% |
| 13th | Mexico | 94.23% | 0.8% |
| 14th | Paraguay | 94.20% | 0.4% |
| 15th | Peru | 93.84% | 4.7% |
| 16th | South Africa | 93.73% | 0.7% |
| 17th | Suriname | 92.87% | -1.9% |
| 18th | Ecuador | 92.06% | 0.5% |
| 19th | Mauritius | 91.77% | 2.8% |
| 20th | Brazil | 91.34% | -0.1% |
| 21st | Dominican Republic | 90.16% | 0.1% |
| 22nd | São Tomé and Principe | 90.14% | 6.2% |
| 23rd | Nicaragua | 85.61% | 9.8% |
| 24th | El Salvador | 85.47% | 0.0% |
| 25th | Honduras | 85.36% | 0.3% |
| 26th | Cabo Verde | 85.33% | 3.8% |
| 27th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 83.63% | 0.1% |
| 28th | Tunisia | 80.22% | 0.7% |
| 29th | Guatemala | 78.26% | 13.3% |
| 30th | Tanzania | 78.10% | 12.5% |
| 31st | Iraq | 77.20% | 4.3% |
| 32nd | Congo, Democratic Republic of | 75.02% | 11.7% |
| 33rd | Haiti | 74.03% | 26.0% |
| 34th | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 73.87% | 2.5% |
| 35th | Madagascar | 71.57% | 1.2% |
| 36th | Uganda | 70.20% | -4.1% |
| 37th | India | 69.84% | 0.8% |
| 38th | Morocco | 69.16% | 3.1% |
| 39th | Rwanda | 68.33% | 5.3% |
| 40th | Bangladesh | 57.86% | -1.5% |
| 41st | Pakistan | 56.76% | 3.7% |
| 42nd | Bhutan | 55.32% | 4.8% |
| 43rd | Niger | 30.56% | 6.6% |
FAQ
What was Brazil's literacy rate in 2012?▾
Brazil's literacy rate in 2012 was 91.34%. This ranked 20th globally.
How did Brazil's literacy rate change in 2012?▾
Brazil's literacy rate decreased by 0.1% in 2012 compared to 2011.
Which country had the highest literacy rate in 2012?▾
Azerbaijan had the highest literacy rate in 2012 at 99.78%.
What is the literacy rate of Brazil in 2012?▾
The literacy rate of Brazil in 2012 was 91.34%. This ranked 20th globally.
How does 2012 compare to 2011 for Brazil's literacy rate?▾
Brazil's literacy rate went from 91.41% in 2011 to 91.34% in 2012, a 0.1% decrease.
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