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Italy - Literacy Rate 1981

Name: Italy Literacy Rate 1981
Creator: World Bank
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Adult literacy rate · World Bank

96.46% Global rank: 2nd

Italy's literacy rate was 96.46% in 1981. This was the 2nd highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1981▾

Literacy Rate by Country - 1981
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	Cuba	97.85%	-
2nd	Italy	96.46%	-
3rd	Spain	92.81%	-
4th	Greece	90.51%	-
5th	Macao SAR, China	90.38%	-
6th	Montenegro	89.64%	-
7th	Sri Lanka	86.78%	-
8th	Peru	81.92%	-
9th	Portugal	79.44%	-
10th	Brunei Darussalam	77.74%	-
11th	Dominican Republic	73.06%	-
12th	Bahrain	69.75%	-
13th	São Tomé and Principe	57.32%	-
14th	Syrian Arab Republic	55.65%	-
15th	India	40.76%	-
16th	Bangladesh	29.23%	-
17th	Pakistan	25.73%	-
18th	Nepal	20.57%	-

FAQ

What was Italy's literacy rate in 1981?▾

Italy's literacy rate in 1981 was 96.46%. This ranked 2nd globally.

Which country had the highest literacy rate in 1981?▾

Cuba had the highest literacy rate in 1981 at 97.85%.

What is the literacy rate of Italy in 1981?▾

The literacy rate of Italy in 1981 was 96.46%. This ranked 2nd globally.

HistorySaid - pattern alert

Italy matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 1981. Historically: 128 occurrences, 35 successful (27%). Outcome 24 months later: 14.6%. View full analysis →

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