Iran, Islamic Republic of Highest Literacy Rate
89.76%
The highest literacy rate in Iran, Islamic Republic of was 89.76% in 2025. The top 5 years were: 2025 (89.76%), 2023 (88.92%), 2022 (88.59%), 2021 (88.46%), 2020 (87.90%).
Top 5 Highest Years▾
All Data (sorted by value)▾
| Year | Value | Change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 89.76% | +0.84pp | 35th |
| 2023 | 88.92% | +0.33pp | 20th |
| 2022 | 88.59% | +0.14pp | 25th |
| 2021 | 88.46% | +0.55pp | 25th |
| 2020 | 87.90% | +0.52pp | 29th |
| 2019 | 87.38% | +0.51pp | 39th |
| 2018 | 86.87% | +0.92pp | 29th |
| 2017 | 85.95% | +0.41pp | 25th |
| 2016 | 85.54% | +0.26pp | 31st |
| 2015 | 85.28% | +0.57pp | 30th |
| 2014 | 84.71% | +0.08pp | 27th |
| 2013 | 84.63% | +1.00pp | 24th |
| 2012 | 83.63% | +0.11pp | 27th |
| 2011 | 83.52% | −0.14pp | 41st |
| 2010 | 83.66% | +0.44pp | 33rd |
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