Chile Literacy Rate
Adult literacy rate SE.ADT.LITR.ZS
Chile's literacy rate was 96.40% in 2017, ranked 9th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from 2016. Data from World Bank, covering 1982–2017.
Overview
Chile's literacy rate stood at 96.40% in 2017, a decline of +0.47pp from 2015. Chile ranked 9th globally.
Chile's literacy rate has shown a notable improvement over the past few decades. The country's literacy rate rose from 91.13% in 1982 to 96.87% in 2015, before slightly decreasing to 96.40% in 2017. This improvement is comparable to that of other countries in the region, such as West Bank and Gaza, where the literacy rate also reached 96.92% by 2017. The significant increase in Chile's literacy rate is indicative of the country's growing investment in education, which has been a key driver of its economic growth and development. Chile's literacy rate has consistently ranked among the top ten globally, reflecting the country's commitment to education. However, sustaining this momentum will depend on continued investment in education, particularly in rural areas where access to quality education remains a challenge.
Data & projection
| Year | Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 96.40% | −0.47pp | #9 |
| 2015 | 96.87% | +0.60pp | #6 |
| 2013 | 96.27% | −0.43pp | #10 |
| 2011 | 96.70% | +0.98pp | #19 |
| 2002 | 95.72% | +1.43pp | #6 |
| 1992 | 94.29% | +3.16pp | #3 |
| 1982 | 91.13% | – | #1 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Chile matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2010. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Chile's literacy rate was 96.40% in 2017. Ranked 9th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from the previous year.
Chile's literacy rate peaked at 96.87% in 2015.
The lowest literacy rate in Chile was 91.13% in 1982.
Chile ranks 9th globally in literacy rate as of 2017.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.LITR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The literacy rate of Chile in 2017 was 96.40%. This ranks 9th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_chile_literacy-rate,
title = {Chile Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/chile/literacy-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}