Literacy Rate - Ranking 2005
Year
In 2005, Spain (97.75%), Thailand (93.51%), and Kuwait (93.27%) ranked highest in literacy rate among all countries. Burkina Faso ranked lowest at 23.52%.
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Spain | 97.75% | +0.6% |
| 2nd | Thailand | 93.51% | +0.9% |
| 3rd | Kuwait | 93.27% | +19.0% |
| 4th | Colombia | 92.85% | +0.1% |
| 5th | Malta | 92.36% | +5.1% |
| 6th | Mexico | 91.63% | +0.7% |
| 7th | Jordan | 91.13% | +1.4% |
| 8th | United Arab Emirates | 90.03% | +26.4% |
| 9th | Türkiye | 88.23% | +1.0% |
| 10th | Peru | 87.91% | +0.3% |
| 11th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 82.44% | +7.1% |
| 12th | Nicaragua | 78.00% | +1.7% |
| 13th | Congo, Republic of | 76.11% | +27.7% |
| 14th | Lao PDR | 72.70% | +5.8% |
| 15th | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 67.33% | +21.1% |
| 16th | Bhutan | 52.81% | - |
| 17th | Pakistan | 49.87% | +16.8% |
| 18th | Niger | 28.67% | +99.4% |
| 19th | Burkina Faso | 23.52% | +7.8% |
FAQ
Which country has the highest literacy rate in 2005?▾
Spain has the highest literacy rate in 2005 at 97.75%.
Which country has the lowest literacy rate in 2005?▾
Burkina Faso has the lowest literacy rate in 2005 at 23.52%.
How many countries are ranked by literacy rate?▾
19 countries have literacy rate data for 2005.
What are the top 3 countries by literacy rate?▾
1. Spain (97.75%), 2. Thailand (93.51%), 3. Kuwait (93.27%).