Mexico - Literacy Rate 2015
94.47%
−0.09pp from 2014
Mexico's literacy rate was 94.47% in 2015, decreased +0.09pp from 94.56% in 2014. This was the 14th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 2015▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Uzbekistan | 99.98% | 0.0% |
| 2nd | Azerbaijan | 99.79% | 0.0% |
| 3rd | Uruguay | 98.52% | 0.1% |
| 4th | Philippines | 98.18% | 1.8% |
| 5th | Spain | 98.14% | 0.1% |
| 6th | Chile | 96.87% | 0.6% |
| 7th | Singapore | 96.83% | 0.1% |
| 8th | Palau | 96.59% | -2.9% |
| 9th | West Bank and Gaza | 96.48% | 0.3% |
| 10th | Kuwait | 95.69% | 0.1% |
| 11th | Türkiye | 95.60% | 0.2% |
| 12th | Paraguay | 95.55% | 0.5% |
| 13th | Indonesia | 95.22% | 0.1% |
| 14th | Mexico | 94.47% | -0.1% |
| 15th | Ecuador | 94.46% | 0.3% |
| 16th | South Africa | 94.37% | 0.2% |
| 17th | Colombia | 94.25% | 0.1% |
| 18th | Peru | 94.16% | 0.5% |
| 19th | Oman | 93.04% | 7.0% |
| 20th | Thailand | 92.87% | -0.9% |
| 21st | Mauritius | 92.71% | 0.3% |
| 22nd | Sri Lanka | 92.57% | 0.0% |
| 23rd | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 92.46% | -2.1% |
| 24th | Brazil | 92.05% | 0.3% |
| 25th | Dominican Republic | 91.99% | 0.3% |
| 26th | Belize | 90.92% | 18.2% |
| 27th | El Salvador | 87.97% | 0.6% |
| 28th | Honduras | 87.91% | 0.8% |
| 29th | Cabo Verde | 86.79% | 1.7% |
| 30th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 85.28% | 0.7% |
| 31st | Lao PDR | 84.66% | 16.5% |
| 32nd | Cambodia | 80.53% | 3.2% |
| 33rd | Guatemala | 80.20% | -1.3% |
| 34th | Tanzania | 77.89% | -2.5% |
| 35th | Angola | 66.24% | 0.3% |
| 36th | Bangladesh | 65.14% | 6.6% |
| 37th | Mauritania | 65.11% | 4.9% |
| 38th | Timor-Leste | 64.45% | 10.5% |
| 39th | Togo | 63.75% | 5.5% |
| 40th | Ghana | 60.22% | -15.8% |
| 41st | Mozambique | 56.04% | 10.8% |
| 42nd | Gambia, The | 50.78% | 37.9% |
| 43rd | Sierra Leone | 49.40% | 11.4% |
| 44th | Senegal | 43.59% | 0.1% |
| 45th | Afghanistan | 33.75% | 7.3% |
| 46th | Mali | 33.07% | 8.0% |
FAQ
What was Mexico's literacy rate in 2015?▾
Mexico's literacy rate in 2015 was 94.47%. This ranked 14th globally.
How did Mexico's literacy rate change in 2015?▾
Mexico's literacy rate decreased by 0.1% in 2015 compared to 2014.
Which country had the highest literacy rate in 2015?▾
Uzbekistan had the highest literacy rate in 2015 at 99.98%.
What is the literacy rate of Mexico in 2015?▾
The literacy rate of Mexico in 2015 was 94.47%. This ranked 14th globally.
How does 2015 compare to 2014 for Mexico's literacy rate?▾
Mexico's literacy rate went from 94.56% in 2014 to 94.47% in 2015, a 0.1% decrease.
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