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Literacy Rate - Ranking 2002

All countries ranked by literacy rate · World Bank
Year

In 2002, Cuba (99.80%), Georgia (99.65%), and Russian Federation (99.44%) ranked highest in literacy rate among all countries. Benin ranked lowest at 34.66%.

Literacy Rate by Country - 2002
RankCountryValueYoY %
1st Cuba 99.80% +2.0%
2nd Georgia 99.65% -
3rd Russian Federation 99.44% +1.5%
4th Romania 97.30% +0.6%
5th North Macedonia 96.13% +2.2%
6th Chile 95.72% +1.5%
7th Seychelles 91.84% +4.6%
8th Mexico 90.27% -0.3%
9th Dominican Republic 87.00% +19.1%
10th Syrian Arab Republic 82.89% +48.9%
11th Iran, Islamic Republic of 77.00% +5.4%
12th Algeria 69.87% +40.8%
13th Tanzania 69.43% +17.5%
14th Zambia 69.15% +1.7%
15th Guatemala 69.10% +7.6%
16th Uganda 68.14% +21.4%
17th Eritrea 52.51% -
18th Senegal 39.28% +46.2%
19th Benin 34.66% +27.2%

FAQ

Which country has the highest literacy rate in 2002?

Cuba has the highest literacy rate in 2002 at 99.80%.

Which country has the lowest literacy rate in 2002?

Benin has the lowest literacy rate in 2002 at 34.66%.

How many countries are ranked by literacy rate?

19 countries have literacy rate data for 2002.

What are the top 3 countries by literacy rate?

1. Cuba (99.80%), 2. Georgia (99.65%), 3. Russian Federation (99.44%).