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Eritrea - Literacy Rate 2002

Adult literacy rate · World Bank
52.51% Global rank: 17th

Eritrea's literacy rate was 52.51% in 2002. This was the 17th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 2002▾
Literacy Rate by Country - 2002
RankCountryValueYoY
1st Cuba 99.80% 2.0%
2nd Georgia 99.65% -
3rd Russian Federation 99.44% 1.5%
4th Romania 97.30% 0.6%
5th North Macedonia 96.13% 2.2%
6th Chile 95.72% 1.5%
7th Seychelles 91.84% 4.6%
8th Mexico 90.27% -0.3%
9th Dominican Republic 87.00% 19.1%
10th Syrian Arab Republic 82.89% 48.9%
11th Iran, Islamic Republic of 77.00% 5.4%
12th Algeria 69.87% 40.8%
13th Tanzania 69.43% 17.5%
14th Zambia 69.15% 1.7%
15th Guatemala 69.10% 7.6%
16th Uganda 68.14% 21.4%
17th Eritrea 52.51% -
18th Senegal 39.28% 46.2%
19th Benin 34.66% 27.2%
Source: World Bank (SE.ADT.LITR.ZS)

FAQ

What was Eritrea's literacy rate in 2002?▾

Eritrea's literacy rate in 2002 was 52.51%. This ranked 17th globally.

Which country had the highest literacy rate in 2002?▾

Cuba had the highest literacy rate in 2002 at 99.80%.

What is the literacy rate of Eritrea in 2002?▾

The literacy rate of Eritrea in 2002 was 52.51%. This ranked 17th globally.

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