Literacy Rate - Ranking 1990
Year
In 1990, Guam (99.37%), Trinidad and Tobago (96.94%), and Maldives (96.02%) ranked highest in literacy rate among all countries. Burundi ranked lowest at 37.38%.
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Guam | 99.37% | +3.1% |
| 2nd | Trinidad and Tobago | 96.94% | +2.1% |
| 3rd | Maldives | 96.02% | +4.1% |
| 4th | Philippines | 93.57% | +12.3% |
| 5th | Puerto Rico (US) | 89.62% | +3.3% |
| 6th | Singapore | 89.10% | +7.5% |
| 7th | Panama | 88.78% | +0.8% |
| 8th | Ecuador | 88.30% | +5.7% |
| 9th | Mexico | 87.56% | +5.5% |
| 10th | Indonesia | 81.52% | +21.1% |
| 11th | Mauritius | 79.87% | - |
| 12th | Türkiye | 79.23% | +4.3% |
| 13th | China | 77.79% | +18.7% |
| 14th | Zambia | 65.00% | - |
| 15th | Cabo Verde | 62.80% | - |
| 16th | Burundi | 37.38% | +66.1% |
FAQ
Which country has the highest literacy rate in 1990?▾
Guam has the highest literacy rate in 1990 at 99.37%.
Which country has the lowest literacy rate in 1990?▾
Burundi has the lowest literacy rate in 1990 at 37.38%.
How many countries are ranked by literacy rate?▾
16 countries have literacy rate data for 1990.
What are the top 3 countries by literacy rate?▾
1. Guam (99.37%), 2. Trinidad and Tobago (96.94%), 3. Maldives (96.02%).