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Nigeria - Literacy Rate 2003

Name: Nigeria Literacy Rate 2003
Creator: World Bank
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Adult literacy rate · World Bank

54.77% −0.68pp from 2002 Global rank: 9th

Nigeria's literacy rate was 54.77% in 2003. This was the 9th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 2003▾

Literacy Rate by Country - 2003
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	Montenegro	97.77%	4.6%
2nd	Tajikistan	97.53%	-1.9%
3rd	Serbia	96.40%	-
4th	Philippines	92.59%	0.0%
5th	Jordan	89.89%	34.6%
6th	Botswana	81.19%	18.4%
7th	Oman	66.10%	-
8th	Haiti	58.74%	69.1%
9th	Nigeria	54.77%	-1.2%
10th	Mozambique	48.16%	24.4%
11th	Guinea	29.70%	44.5%
12th	Mali	24.00%	26.1%
13th	Burkina Faso	21.82%	69.8%

FAQ

What was Nigeria's literacy rate in 2003?▾

Nigeria's literacy rate in 2003 was 54.77%. This ranked 9th globally.

How did Nigeria's literacy rate change in 2003?▾

Nigeria's literacy rate decreased by 1.2% in 2003 compared to 2002.

Which country had the highest literacy rate in 2003?▾

Montenegro had the highest literacy rate in 2003 at 97.77%.

What is the literacy rate of Nigeria in 2003?▾

The literacy rate of Nigeria in 2003 was 54.77%. This ranked 9th globally.