Literacy Rate - Ranking 1989
Year
In 1989, Estonia (99.73%), Latvia (99.45%), and Armenia (98.75%) ranked highest in literacy rate among all countries. Viet Nam ranked lowest at 87.60%.
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Estonia | 99.73% | - |
| 2nd | Latvia | 99.45% | - |
| 3rd | Armenia | 98.75% | - |
| 4th | Lithuania | 98.44% | - |
| 5th | Russian Federation | 97.99% | - |
| 6th | Belarus | 97.88% | - |
| 7th | Tajikistan | 97.69% | - |
| 8th | Kazakhstan | 97.53% | - |
| 9th | Moldova | 96.38% | - |
| 10th | New Caledonia | 93.08% | +1.9% |
| 11th | Viet Nam | 87.60% | +4.5% |
FAQ
Which country has the highest literacy rate in 1989?▾
Estonia has the highest literacy rate in 1989 at 99.73%.
Which country has the lowest literacy rate in 1989?▾
Viet Nam has the lowest literacy rate in 1989 at 87.60%.
How many countries are ranked by literacy rate?▾
11 countries have literacy rate data for 1989.
What are the top 3 countries by literacy rate?▾
1. Estonia (99.73%), 2. Latvia (99.45%), 3. Armenia (98.75%).