India - Literacy Rate 2010
68.34%
+5.59pp from 2009
India's literacy rate was 68.34% in 2010. This was the 41st highest globally.
Global Ranking - 2010▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Azerbaijan | 99.77% | 0.0% |
| 2nd | Russian Federation | 99.68% | 0.2% |
| 3rd | Mongolia | 98.26% | 0.5% |
| 4th | Uruguay | 98.07% | -0.2% |
| 5th | Spain | 97.75% | 0.1% |
| 6th | Philippines | 97.09% | 1.8% |
| 7th | Aruba | 96.82% | -0.5% |
| 8th | Thailand | 96.43% | 3.1% |
| 9th | Qatar | 96.28% | 1.6% |
| 10th | Singapore | 95.86% | 3.6% |
| 11th | China | 95.12% | 4.6% |
| 12th | West Bank and Gaza | 94.72% | 0.3% |
| 13th | Suriname | 94.68% | 0.1% |
| 14th | Kuwait | 94.47% | 0.6% |
| 15th | Panama | 94.09% | 2.4% |
| 16th | Seychelles | 93.95% | 2.3% |
| 17th | Paraguay | 93.87% | 0.1% |
| 18th | Colombia | 93.37% | 0.1% |
| 19th | Malaysia | 93.12% | 5.0% |
| 20th | Mexico | 93.07% | -0.4% |
| 21st | South Africa | 92.88% | 0.0% |
| 22nd | Türkiye | 92.66% | 2.0% |
| 23rd | Jordan | 92.55% | 0.4% |
| 24th | Indonesia | 92.32% | -0.3% |
| 25th | Puerto Rico (US) | 91.97% | 2.6% |
| 26th | Ecuador | 91.85% | -0.4% |
| 27th | Sri Lanka | 91.18% | 0.7% |
| 28th | Brazil | 90.38% | 0.1% |
| 29th | Dominican Republic | 89.54% | 1.5% |
| 30th | Oman | 86.94% | 0.4% |
| 31st | Honduras | 84.76% | 1.4% |
| 32nd | El Salvador | 84.49% | 0.5% |
| 33rd | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 83.66% | 0.5% |
| 34th | Zambia | 83.14% | 20.2% |
| 35th | Tunisia | 79.13% | 1.8% |
| 36th | Uganda | 73.21% | 2.6% |
| 37th | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 72.05% | 8.6% |
| 38th | Ghana | 71.50% | 23.5% |
| 39th | Cameroon | 71.19% | 0.7% |
| 40th | Papua New Guinea | 69.10% | 20.5% |
| 41st | India | 68.34% | 8.9% |
| 42nd | Liberia | 59.40% | 85.0% |
| 43rd | Timor-Leste | 58.31% | 15.2% |
| 44th | Togo | 57.20% | 0.2% |
| 45th | Pakistan | 55.38% | 0.9% |
| 46th | Mali | 31.10% | 18.8% |
| 47th | Guinea | 25.31% | -14.8% |
FAQ
What was India's literacy rate in 2010?▾
India's literacy rate in 2010 was 68.34%. This ranked 41st globally.
How did India's literacy rate change in 2010?▾
India's literacy rate increased by 8.9% in 2010 compared to 2009.
Which country had the highest literacy rate in 2010?▾
Azerbaijan had the highest literacy rate in 2010 at 99.77%.
What is the literacy rate of India in 2010?▾
The literacy rate of India in 2010 was 68.34%. This ranked 41st globally.
HistorySaid - pattern alert
India matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2010. Historically: 386 occurrences, 278 successful (72%). Outcome 24 months later: 9.5%. View full analysis →
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