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Peru - Literacy Rate 1981

Adult literacy rate · World Bank
81.92% Global rank: 8th

Peru's literacy rate was 81.92% in 1981. This was the 8th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1981▾
Literacy Rate by Country - 1981
RankCountryValueYoY
1st Cuba 97.85% -
2nd Italy 96.46% -
3rd Spain 92.81% -
4th Greece 90.51% -
5th Macao SAR, China 90.38% -
6th Montenegro 89.64% -
7th Sri Lanka 86.78% -
8th Peru 81.92% -
9th Portugal 79.44% -
10th Brunei Darussalam 77.74% -
11th Dominican Republic 73.06% -
12th Bahrain 69.75% -
13th São Tomé and Principe 57.32% -
14th Syrian Arab Republic 55.65% -
15th India 40.76% -
16th Bangladesh 29.23% -
17th Pakistan 25.73% -
18th Nepal 20.57% -
Source: World Bank (SE.ADT.LITR.ZS)

FAQ

What was Peru's literacy rate in 1981?▾

Peru's literacy rate in 1981 was 81.92%. This ranked 8th globally.

Which country had the highest literacy rate in 1981?▾

Cuba had the highest literacy rate in 1981 at 97.85%.

What is the literacy rate of Peru in 1981?▾

The literacy rate of Peru in 1981 was 81.92%. This ranked 8th globally.

HistorySaid - pattern alert

Peru matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 1981. Historically: 128 occurrences, 35 successful (27%). Outcome 24 months later: 111.2%. View full analysis →

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