Literacy Rate - Ranking 2002
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%.
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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%).