Literacy Rate - Ranking 1980
Year
In 1980, Hungary (98.86%), American Samoa (97.34%), and Guam (96.42%) ranked highest in literacy rate among all countries. Mozambique ranked lowest at 27.00%.
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Hungary | 98.86% | - |
| 2nd | American Samoa | 97.34% | - |
| 3rd | Guam | 96.42% | - |
| 4th | Trinidad and Tobago | 94.97% | - |
| 5th | Argentina | 93.91% | - |
| 6th | Palau | 91.92% | - |
| 7th | Panama | 88.07% | - |
| 8th | Thailand | 87.98% | - |
| 9th | Puerto Rico (US) | 86.75% | - |
| 10th | Philippines | 83.32% | - |
| 11th | Mexico | 82.99% | - |
| 12th | Singapore | 82.91% | - |
| 13th | South Africa | 76.20% | - |
| 14th | Brazil | 74.59% | - |
| 15th | Malaysia | 69.52% | - |
| 16th | Kuwait | 67.52% | +13.4% |
| 17th | Indonesia | 67.31% | - |
| 18th | Türkiye | 65.69% | +6.6% |
| 19th | Comoros | 47.92% | - |
| 20th | Mozambique | 27.00% | - |
FAQ
Which country has the highest literacy rate in 1980?▾
Hungary has the highest literacy rate in 1980 at 98.86%.
Which country has the lowest literacy rate in 1980?▾
Mozambique has the lowest literacy rate in 1980 at 27.00%.
How many countries are ranked by literacy rate?▾
20 countries have literacy rate data for 1980.
What are the top 3 countries by literacy rate?▾
1. Hungary (98.86%), 2. American Samoa (97.34%), 3. Guam (96.42%).