Literacy Rate - Ranking 1981
Year
In 1981, Cuba (97.85%), Italy (96.46%), and Spain (92.81%) ranked highest in literacy rate among all countries. Nepal ranked lowest at 20.57%.
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | - |
FAQ
Which country has the highest literacy rate in 1981?▾
Cuba has the highest literacy rate in 1981 at 97.85%.
Which country has the lowest literacy rate in 1981?▾
Nepal has the lowest literacy rate in 1981 at 20.57%.
How many countries are ranked by literacy rate?▾
18 countries have literacy rate data for 1981.
What are the top 3 countries by literacy rate?▾
1. Cuba (97.85%), 2. Italy (96.46%), 3. Spain (92.81%).