Literacy Rate - Ranking 1999
Year
In 1999, Belarus (99.59%), Kazakhstan (99.51%), and Azerbaijan (98.79%) ranked highest in literacy rate among all countries. Zambia ranked lowest at 68.00%.
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Belarus | 99.59% | +1.7% |
| 2nd | Kazakhstan | 99.51% | +2.0% |
| 3rd | Azerbaijan | 98.79% | - |
| 4th | Kyrgyz Republic | 98.70% | - |
| 5th | Viet Nam | 90.28% | +3.1% |
| 6th | Jamaica | 79.92% | - |
| 7th | Solomon Islands | 76.60% | - |
| 8th | Vanuatu | 74.00% | +40.0% |
| 9th | Zambia | 68.00% | +4.6% |
FAQ
Which country has the highest literacy rate in 1999?▾
Belarus has the highest literacy rate in 1999 at 99.59%.
Which country has the lowest literacy rate in 1999?▾
Zambia has the lowest literacy rate in 1999 at 68.00%.
How many countries are ranked by literacy rate?▾
9 countries have literacy rate data for 1999.
What are the top 3 countries by literacy rate?▾
1. Belarus (99.59%), 2. Kazakhstan (99.51%), 3. Azerbaijan (98.79%).