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Lao PDR - Literacy Rate 2005

Name: Lao PDR Literacy Rate 2005
Creator: World Bank
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Adult literacy rate · World Bank

72.70% +3.97pp from 2004 Global rank: 14th

Lao PDR's literacy rate was 72.70% in 2005. This was the 14th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 2005▾

Literacy Rate by Country - 2005
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	Spain	97.75%	0.6%
2nd	Thailand	93.51%	0.9%
3rd	Kuwait	93.27%	19.0%
4th	Colombia	92.85%	0.1%
5th	Malta	92.36%	5.1%
6th	Mexico	91.63%	0.7%
7th	Jordan	91.13%	1.4%
8th	United Arab Emirates	90.03%	26.4%
9th	Türkiye	88.23%	1.0%
10th	Peru	87.91%	0.3%
11th	Iran, Islamic Republic of	82.44%	7.1%
12th	Nicaragua	78.00%	1.7%
13th	Congo, Republic of	76.11%	27.7%
14th	Lao PDR	72.70%	5.8%
15th	Egypt, Arab Republic of	67.33%	21.1%
16th	Bhutan	52.81%	-
17th	Pakistan	49.87%	16.8%
18th	Niger	28.67%	99.4%
19th	Burkina Faso	23.52%	7.8%

FAQ

What was Lao PDR's literacy rate in 2005?▾

Lao PDR's literacy rate in 2005 was 72.70%. This ranked 14th globally.

How did Lao PDR's literacy rate change in 2005?▾

Lao PDR's literacy rate increased by 5.8% in 2005 compared to 2004.

Which country had the highest literacy rate in 2005?▾

Spain had the highest literacy rate in 2005 at 97.75%.

What is the literacy rate of Lao PDR in 2005?▾

The literacy rate of Lao PDR in 2005 was 72.70%. This ranked 14th globally.