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Pakistan - Literacy Rate 1998

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

42.70% +16.97pp from 1997 Global rank: 3rd

Pakistan's literacy rate was 42.70% in 1998. This was the 3rd 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 Pakistan's literacy rate in 1998?▾

Pakistan's literacy rate in 1998 was 42.70%. This ranked 3rd globally.

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

Pakistan's literacy rate increased by 66.0% 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 Pakistan in 1998?▾

The literacy rate of Pakistan in 1998 was 42.70%. This ranked 3rd globally.