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China Lowest Literacy Rate

65.51% in 1982
Adult literacy rate · World Bank

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

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