Nepal Literacy Rate
Adult literacy rate SE.ADT.LITR.ZS
Overview
Nepal's literacy rate stood at 68.71% in 2019, a rise of +1.83pp from 2017. Nepal ranked 43rd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 68.71% | +1.83pp | #43 |
| 2017 | 66.88% | +1.38pp | #34 |
| 2016 | 65.50% | +5.87pp | #39 |
| 2011 | 59.63% | +4.07pp | #46 |
| 2008 | 55.56% | +6.95pp | #26 |
| 2001 | 48.61% | +15.63pp | #26 |
| 1991 | 32.98% | +12.41pp | #23 |
| 1981 | 20.57% | – | #18 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nepal matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nepal's literacy rate was 68.71% in 2019. Ranked 43rd globally. This represents a 2.7% increase from the previous year.
Nepal's literacy rate peaked at 68.71% in 2019.
The lowest literacy rate in Nepal was 20.57% in 1981.
Nepal ranks 43rd globally in literacy rate as of 2019.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.LITR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The literacy rate of Nepal in 2019 was 68.71%. This ranks 43rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nepal_literacy-rate,
title = {Nepal Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nepal/literacy-rate},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}