Brazil - Literacy Rate 2021
94.78%
+0.03pp from 2020
Brazil's literacy rate was 94.78% in 2021, increased +0.03pp from 94.76% in 2020. This was the 15th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 2021▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Uzbekistan | 100.00% | 0.0% |
| 2nd | Georgia | 99.97% | 0.0% |
| 3rd | Russian Federation | 99.93% | 0.3% |
| 4th | Spain | 99.70% | 1.1% |
| 5th | Mongolia | 99.27% | 0.1% |
| 6th | Romania | 99.16% | 0.6% |
| 7th | United Arab Emirates | 98.13% | 0.4% |
| 8th | West Bank and Gaza | 97.69% | 0.2% |
| 9th | Singapore | 97.65% | 0.5% |
| 10th | Türkiye | 97.26% | 0.5% |
| 11th | Panama | 96.24% | 0.5% |
| 12th | Marshall Islands | 95.83% | -2.4% |
| 13th | Mexico | 95.69% | 0.5% |
| 14th | Colombia | 95.67% | 0.0% |
| 15th | Brazil | 94.78% | 0.0% |
| 16th | Nauru | 94.61% | - |
| 17th | Ecuador | 94.48% | 0.9% |
| 18th | Syrian Arab Republic | 94.42% | 16.8% |
| 19th | Dominican Republic | 93.74% | 0.0% |
| 20th | Mauritius | 93.03% | -0.1% |
| 21st | Sri Lanka | 92.43% | 0.1% |
| 22nd | South Africa | 90.00% | -5.3% |
| 23rd | El Salvador | 89.06% | -1.0% |
| 24th | Gabon | 88.86% | 23.0% |
| 25th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 88.46% | 0.6% |
| 26th | Iraq | 84.06% | -1.8% |
| 27th | Tunisia | 83.68% | 3.9% |
| 28th | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 82.08% | 15.3% |
| 29th | Zambia | 79.95% | -2.2% |
| 30th | Uganda | 79.06% | 14.4% |
| 31st | Ghana | 76.49% | 18.6% |
| 32nd | Bangladesh | 76.36% | 1.9% |
| 33rd | India | 76.07% | 0.7% |
| 34th | Comoros | 75.83% | 2.7% |
| 35th | Madagascar | 74.69% | -2.6% |
| 36th | Cambodia | 71.93% | -12.9% |
| 37th | Nigeria | 63.16% | 8.5% |
| 38th | Pakistan | 58.86% | 1.5% |
| 39th | Gambia, The | 51.64% | -2.9% |
| 40th | Côte d'Ivoire | 50.00% | -12.3% |
| 41st | Benin | 43.83% | -10.6% |
| 42nd | Afghanistan | 37.27% | 3.6% |
| 43rd | Burkina Faso | 36.97% | 24.6% |
FAQ
What was Brazil's literacy rate in 2021?▾
Brazil's literacy rate in 2021 was 94.78%. This ranked 15th globally.
How did Brazil's literacy rate change in 2021?▾
Brazil's literacy rate increased by 0.0% in 2021 compared to 2020.
Which country had the highest literacy rate in 2021?▾
Uzbekistan had the highest literacy rate in 2021 at 100.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Brazil in 2021?▾
The literacy rate of Brazil in 2021 was 94.78%. This ranked 15th globally.
How does 2021 compare to 2020 for Brazil's literacy rate?▾
Brazil's literacy rate went from 94.76% in 2020 to 94.78% in 2021, a 0.0% increase.
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