Jordan - Literacy Rate 2023
94.85%
−0.58pp from 2022
Jordan's literacy rate was 94.85% in 2023. This was the 14th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 2023▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Armenia | 99.84% | 0.0% |
| 2nd | Azerbaijan | 99.78% | 0.0% |
| 3rd | Georgia | 99.56% | 0.0% |
| 4th | Uruguay | 98.87% | 0.0% |
| 5th | Mongolia | 98.64% | -0.1% |
| 6th | United Arab Emirates | 98.06% | -0.2% |
| 7th | Bahrain | 97.85% | 0.0% |
| 8th | Albania | 97.68% | -1.2% |
| 9th | Nauru | 96.59% | 2.1% |
| 10th | Panama | 96.11% | -0.1% |
| 11th | Mexico | 95.83% | 0.0% |
| 12th | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 95.55% | 1.8% |
| 13th | Colombia | 95.46% | 0.2% |
| 14th | Jordan | 94.85% | -0.6% |
| 15th | Brazil | 94.58% | 0.2% |
| 16th | Mauritius | 94.33% | 1.4% |
| 17th | Dominican Republic | 94.31% | 0.7% |
| 18th | Sri Lanka | 92.66% | 0.2% |
| 19th | El Salvador | 89.85% | 0.6% |
| 20th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 88.92% | 0.4% |
| 21st | Vanuatu | 87.96% | -2.1% |
| 22nd | Namibia | 87.64% | -0.8% |
| 23rd | Honduras | 87.09% | -1.3% |
| 24th | Tunisia | 86.25% | 3.1% |
| 25th | Guatemala | 83.04% | 0.0% |
| 26th | Zambia | 82.04% | 2.6% |
| 27th | India | 81.70% | 7.0% |
| 28th | Lao PDR | 75.64% | 2.6% |
| 29th | Senegal | 50.36% | 7.5% |
| 30th | Burkina Faso | 41.44% | 1.3% |
FAQ
What was Jordan's literacy rate in 2023?▾
Jordan's literacy rate in 2023 was 94.85%. This ranked 14th globally.
How did Jordan's literacy rate change in 2023?▾
Jordan's literacy rate decreased by 0.6% in 2023 compared to 2022.
Which country had the highest literacy rate in 2023?▾
Armenia had the highest literacy rate in 2023 at 99.84%.
What is the literacy rate of Jordan in 2023?▾
The literacy rate of Jordan in 2023 was 94.85%. This ranked 14th globally.
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