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China Highest Literacy Rate

96.74% in 2020
Adult literacy rate · World Bank

The highest literacy rate in China was 96.74% in 2020. The top 5 years were: 2020 (96.74%), 2010 (95.12%), 2000 (90.92%), 1990 (77.79%), 1982 (65.51%).

Top 5 Highest Years▾
China Top 5 Highest Literacy Rate Years
RankYearValue
1st 2020 96.74%
2nd 2010 95.12%
3rd 2000 90.92%
4th 1990 77.79%
5th 1982 65.51%
All Data (sorted by value)▾
YearValueChangeRank
2020 96.74% +1.62pp 14th
2010 95.12% +4.20pp 11th
2000 90.92% +13.13pp 15th
1990 77.79% +12.28pp 13th
1982 65.51% – 5th
Source: World Bank (SE.ADT.LITR.ZS)
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