Home Rankings Literacy Rate

Literacy Rate - Ranking 1998

All countries ranked by literacy rate · World Bank
Year

In 1998, Cambodia (67.34%), Malawi (64.13%), and Pakistan (42.70%) ranked highest in literacy rate among all countries. Mali ranked lowest at 19.04%.

Literacy Rate by Country - 1998
RankCountryValueYoY %
1st Cambodia 67.34% -
2nd Malawi 64.13% +32.1%
3rd Pakistan 42.70% +66.0%
4th Côte d'Ivoire 36.35% +6.5%
5th Mali 19.04% +101.9%

FAQ

Which country has the highest literacy rate in 1998?

Cambodia has the highest literacy rate in 1998 at 67.34%.

Which country has the lowest literacy rate in 1998?

Mali has the lowest literacy rate in 1998 at 19.04%.

How many countries are ranked by literacy rate?

5 countries have literacy rate data for 1998.

What are the top 3 countries by literacy rate?

1. Cambodia (67.34%), 2. Malawi (64.13%), 3. Pakistan (42.70%).