Cambodia - Literacy Rate 2020
82.60%
−5.06pp from 2019
Cambodia's literacy rate was 82.60% in 2020, decreased +5.06pp from 87.66% in 2019. This was the 31st highest globally.
Global Ranking - 2020▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Palau | 100.00% | 3.5% |
| 2nd | Georgia | 99.94% | 0.0% |
| 3rd | Armenia | 99.79% | 0.1% |
| 4th | Mongolia | 99.18% | 0.7% |
| 5th | Argentina | 99.14% | 2.0% |
| 6th | Uruguay | 98.97% | 0.2% |
| 7th | Kiribati | 98.63% | 0.7% |
| 8th | Spain | 98.59% | 0.2% |
| 9th | Philippines | 98.47% | 2.3% |
| 10th | Saudi Arabia | 97.59% | 2.4% |
| 11th | West Bank and Gaza | 97.51% | 0.1% |
| 12th | Singapore | 97.13% | -0.4% |
| 13th | Oman | 96.90% | 1.3% |
| 14th | China | 96.74% | 1.7% |
| 15th | Kuwait | 96.46% | 0.4% |
| 16th | Indonesia | 96.00% | 0.4% |
| 17th | Colombia | 95.64% | 0.4% |
| 18th | Mexico | 95.25% | -0.1% |
| 19th | Brazil | 94.76% | 0.9% |
| 20th | Paraguay | 94.54% | 1.4% |
| 21st | Peru | 94.50% | 0.1% |
| 22nd | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 93.85% | 1.5% |
| 23rd | Dominican Republic | 93.70% | 0.0% |
| 24th | Ecuador | 93.63% | 0.9% |
| 25th | Myanmar | 93.55% | 5.0% |
| 26th | Sri Lanka | 92.38% | 0.1% |
| 27th | El Salvador | 89.98% | 0.9% |
| 28th | Vanuatu | 89.83% | -3.1% |
| 29th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 87.90% | 0.6% |
| 30th | Guyana | 85.64% | - |
| 31st | Cambodia | 82.60% | -5.8% |
| 32nd | Tanzania | 82.23% | 5.6% |
| 33rd | Zambia | 81.76% | 14.9% |
| 34th | Rwanda | 80.05% | 9.3% |
| 35th | India | 75.54% | 0.8% |
| 36th | Bangladesh | 74.91% | 0.3% |
| 37th | Burundi | 71.41% | 4.4% |
| 38th | Malawi | 70.15% | -8.6% |
| 39th | Congo, Democratic Republic of | 65.69% | -10.7% |
| 40th | Mozambique | 59.78% | -1.5% |
| 41st | Mauritania | 59.53% | -8.6% |
| 42nd | Afghanistan | 35.99% | 6.6% |
FAQ
What was Cambodia's literacy rate in 2020?▾
Cambodia's literacy rate in 2020 was 82.60%. This ranked 31st globally.
How did Cambodia's literacy rate change in 2020?▾
Cambodia's literacy rate decreased by 5.8% in 2020 compared to 2019.
Which country had the highest literacy rate in 2020?▾
Palau had the highest literacy rate in 2020 at 100.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Cambodia in 2020?▾
The literacy rate of Cambodia in 2020 was 82.60%. This ranked 31st globally.
How does 2020 compare to 2019 for Cambodia's literacy rate?▾
Cambodia's literacy rate went from 87.66% in 2019 to 82.60% in 2020, a 5.8% decrease.
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