Brazil - Literacy Rate 2018
93.23%
+0.15pp from 2017
Brazil's literacy rate was 93.23% in 2018, increased +0.15pp from 93.08% in 2017. This was the 23rd highest globally.
Global Ranking - 2018▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Uzbekistan | 99.99% | 0.0% |
| 2nd | Georgia | 99.65% | 0.3% |
| 3rd | Uruguay | 98.70% | 0.1% |
| 4th | Montenegro | 98.53% | 0.1% |
| 5th | Spain | 98.44% | 0.2% |
| 6th | Kiribati | 97.96% | - |
| 7th | Singapore | 97.34% | 0.1% |
| 8th | West Bank and Gaza | 97.22% | 0.3% |
| 9th | Mongolia | 96.90% | -1.4% |
| 10th | Kuwait | 96.06% | 0.0% |
| 11th | Myanmar | 95.82% | 13.0% |
| 12th | Indonesia | 95.66% | 0.3% |
| 13th | Oman | 95.65% | 0.1% |
| 14th | Jordan | 95.43% | -2.5% |
| 15th | Panama | 95.41% | 1.4% |
| 16th | Mexico | 95.38% | 0.4% |
| 17th | Colombia | 95.09% | 0.2% |
| 18th | Malaysia | 94.85% | -0.2% |
| 19th | Peru | 94.41% | 0.3% |
| 20th | Paraguay | 94.02% | -0.7% |
| 21st | Thailand | 93.77% | 1.9% |
| 22nd | Dominican Republic | 93.44% | 0.2% |
| 23rd | Brazil | 93.23% | 0.2% |
| 24th | Lebanon | 92.67% | 1.6% |
| 25th | Sri Lanka | 91.71% | -0.2% |
| 26th | El Salvador | 89.01% | 0.6% |
| 27th | Namibia | 88.33% | 0.1% |
| 28th | Honduras | 87.21% | -2.0% |
| 29th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 86.87% | 1.1% |
| 30th | Lesotho | 86.24% | -11.3% |
| 31st | Guatemala | 80.81% | 0.8% |
| 32nd | Tunisia | 79.48% | 0.6% |
| 33rd | Malawi | 76.72% | 5.3% |
| 34th | Madagascar | 76.68% | 7.1% |
| 35th | Bangladesh | 73.91% | 1.4% |
| 36th | India | 73.70% | 5.5% |
| 37th | Congo, Democratic Republic of | 73.55% | -4.5% |
| 38th | Rwanda | 73.22% | 3.4% |
| 39th | Cameroon | 72.55% | 1.9% |
| 40th | Zambia | 71.13% | -14.4% |
| 41st | Pakistan | 57.01% | -3.6% |
| 42nd | Gambia, The | 53.16% | 4.7% |
| 43rd | Sierra Leone | 48.82% | 8.9% |
| 44th | Senegal | 46.61% | -10.2% |
| 45th | Guinea | 39.62% | 23.8% |
| 46th | Burkina Faso | 39.35% | 13.7% |
| 47th | Mali | 35.47% | 7.3% |
| 48th | Niger | 33.05% | 14.1% |
FAQ
What was Brazil's literacy rate in 2018?▾
Brazil's literacy rate in 2018 was 93.23%. This ranked 23rd globally.
How did Brazil's literacy rate change in 2018?▾
Brazil's literacy rate increased by 0.2% in 2018 compared to 2017.
Which country had the highest literacy rate in 2018?▾
Uzbekistan had the highest literacy rate in 2018 at 99.99%.
What is the literacy rate of Brazil in 2018?▾
The literacy rate of Brazil in 2018 was 93.23%. This ranked 23rd globally.
How does 2018 compare to 2017 for Brazil's literacy rate?▾
Brazil's literacy rate went from 93.08% in 2017 to 93.23% in 2018, a 0.2% increase.
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