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Malawi - Literacy Rate 1998

Name: Malawi Literacy Rate 1998
Creator: World Bank
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Adult literacy rate · World Bank

64.13% +15.59pp from 1997 Global rank: 2nd

Malawi's literacy rate was 64.13% in 1998. This was the 2nd highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1998▾

Literacy Rate by Country - 1998
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	Cambodia	67.34%	-
2nd	Malawi	64.13%	32.1%
3rd	Pakistan	42.70%	66.0%
4th	Côte d'Ivoire	36.35%	6.5%
5th	Mali	19.04%	101.9%

FAQ

What was Malawi's literacy rate in 1998?▾

Malawi's literacy rate in 1998 was 64.13%. This ranked 2nd globally.

How did Malawi's literacy rate change in 1998?▾

Malawi's literacy rate increased by 32.1% in 1998 compared to 1997.

Which country had the highest literacy rate in 1998?▾

Cambodia had the highest literacy rate in 1998 at 67.34%.

What is the literacy rate of Malawi in 1998?▾

The literacy rate of Malawi in 1998 was 64.13%. This ranked 2nd globally.

HistorySaid - pattern alert

Malawi matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1998. Historically: 311 occurrences, 177 successful (57%). Outcome 24 months later: 29.6%. View full analysis →

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