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Literacy Rate - Ranking 1979

All countries ranked by literacy rate · World Bank
Year

In 1979, Viet Nam (83.83%), Jordan (66.80%), and Vanuatu (52.87%) ranked highest in literacy rate among all countries. Benin ranked lowest at 16.48%.

Literacy Rate by Country - 1979
RankCountryValueYoY %
1st Viet Nam 83.83% -
2nd Jordan 66.80% -
3rd Vanuatu 52.87% -
4th Burundi 22.51% -
5th Guinea-Bissau 19.96% -
6th Afghanistan 18.16% -
7th Benin 16.48% -

FAQ

Which country has the highest literacy rate in 1979?

Viet Nam has the highest literacy rate in 1979 at 83.83%.

Which country has the lowest literacy rate in 1979?

Benin has the lowest literacy rate in 1979 at 16.48%.

How many countries are ranked by literacy rate?

7 countries have literacy rate data for 1979.

What are the top 3 countries by literacy rate?

1. Viet Nam (83.83%), 2. Jordan (66.80%), 3. Vanuatu (52.87%).