Mozambique - Literacy Rate 2009
50.58%
+2.42pp from 2008
Mozambique's literacy rate was 50.58% in 2009. This was the 29th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 2009▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Tajikistan | 100.00% | 1.8% |
| 2nd | Azerbaijan | 99.76% | 0.2% |
| 3rd | Kazakhstan | 99.73% | 0.2% |
| 4th | Belarus | 99.62% | 0.0% |
| 5th | Kyrgyz Republic | 99.24% | 0.5% |
| 6th | Uruguay | 98.26% | 0.1% |
| 7th | Spain | 97.68% | 0.1% |
| 8th | Qatar | 94.72% | 0.8% |
| 9th | West Bank and Gaza | 94.43% | 0.4% |
| 10th | Greece | 93.91% | -2.2% |
| 11th | Paraguay | 93.75% | 0.5% |
| 12th | Viet Nam | 93.52% | 3.7% |
| 13th | Mexico | 93.44% | 0.5% |
| 14th | Colombia | 93.24% | -0.1% |
| 15th | South Africa | 92.89% | 4.7% |
| 16th | Indonesia | 92.58% | 0.4% |
| 17th | Ecuador | 92.25% | -0.2% |
| 18th | Lebanon | 91.18% | 1.8% |
| 19th | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 91.17% | 0.5% |
| 20th | Türkiye | 90.82% | 2.4% |
| 21st | Brazil | 90.30% | 0.3% |
| 22nd | El Salvador | 84.10% | 0.2% |
| 23rd | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 83.22% | 0.3% |
| 24th | Cabo Verde | 82.21% | 30.9% |
| 25th | Cambodia | 76.14% | -0.9% |
| 26th | Togo | 57.09% | 0.4% |
| 27th | Morocco | 56.08% | 1.7% |
| 28th | Pakistan | 54.89% | -1.2% |
| 29th | Mozambique | 50.58% | 5.0% |
| 30th | Senegal | 48.04% | 14.7% |
FAQ
What was Mozambique's literacy rate in 2009?▾
Mozambique's literacy rate in 2009 was 50.58%. This ranked 29th globally.
How did Mozambique's literacy rate change in 2009?▾
Mozambique's literacy rate increased by 5.0% in 2009 compared to 2008.
Which country had the highest literacy rate in 2009?▾
Tajikistan had the highest literacy rate in 2009 at 100.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Mozambique in 2009?▾
The literacy rate of Mozambique in 2009 was 50.58%. This ranked 29th globally.
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