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Literacy Rate - Ranking 2003

All countries ranked by literacy rate · World Bank
Year

In 2003, Montenegro (97.77%), Tajikistan (97.53%), and Serbia (96.40%) ranked highest in literacy rate among all countries. Burkina Faso ranked lowest at 21.82%.

Literacy Rate by Country - 2003
RankCountryValueYoY %
1st Montenegro 97.77% +4.6%
2nd Tajikistan 97.53% -1.9%
3rd Serbia 96.40% -
4th Philippines 92.59% 0.0%
5th Jordan 89.89% +34.6%
6th Botswana 81.19% +18.4%
7th Oman 66.10% -
8th Haiti 58.74% +69.1%
9th Nigeria 54.77% -1.2%
10th Mozambique 48.16% +24.4%
11th Guinea 29.70% +44.5%
12th Mali 24.00% +26.1%
13th Burkina Faso 21.82% +69.8%

FAQ

Which country has the highest literacy rate in 2003?

Montenegro has the highest literacy rate in 2003 at 97.77%.

Which country has the lowest literacy rate in 2003?

Burkina Faso has the lowest literacy rate in 2003 at 21.82%.

How many countries are ranked by literacy rate?

13 countries have literacy rate data for 2003.

What are the top 3 countries by literacy rate?

1. Montenegro (97.77%), 2. Tajikistan (97.53%), 3. Serbia (96.40%).