Egypt, Arab Republic of Highest Literacy Rate
82.29%
The highest literacy rate in Egypt, Arab Republic of was 82.29% in 2025. The top 5 years were: 2025 (82.29%), 2021 (82.08%), 2022 (79.46%), 2012 (73.87%), 2013 (72.44%).
Top 5 Highest Years▾
All Data (sorted by value)▾
| Year | Value | Change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 82.29% | +2.84pp | 45th |
| 2021 | 82.08% | +10.91pp | 28th |
| 2022 | 79.46% | −2.63pp | 31st |
| 2012 | 73.87% | +1.82pp | 34th |
| 2013 | 72.44% | −1.43pp | 27th |
| 2017 | 71.17% | −1.27pp | 30th |
| 2010 | 72.05% | +5.68pp | 37th |
| 2006 | 66.37% | −0.96pp | 20th |
| 2005 | 67.33% | +11.74pp | 15th |
| 1996 | 55.59% | +11.17pp | 7th |
| 1986 | 44.42% | +6.22pp | 4th |
| 1976 | 38.20% | – | 6th |
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