Literacy Rate - Ranking 2006
Year
In 2006, Tonga (99.02%), Maldives (98.40%), and Uruguay (97.79%) ranked highest in literacy rate among all countries. Burkina Faso ranked lowest at 22.47%.
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Tonga | 99.02% | +0.1% |
| 2nd | Maldives | 98.40% | +2.1% |
| 3rd | Uruguay | 97.79% | +1.0% |
| 4th | Spain | 97.75% | +0.0% |
| 5th | Macao SAR, China | 93.50% | +2.4% |
| 6th | West Bank and Gaza | 93.45% | +1.0% |
| 7th | Kuwait | 93.28% | +0.0% |
| 8th | Colombia | 92.30% | -0.6% |
| 9th | Indonesia | 91.98% | +1.8% |
| 10th | Mexico | 91.73% | +0.1% |
| 11th | Sri Lanka | 90.81% | +0.1% |
| 12th | Brazil | 89.62% | +1.1% |
| 13th | Peru | 88.70% | +0.9% |
| 14th | Türkiye | 88.12% | -0.1% |
| 15th | El Salvador | 83.56% | +12.7% |
| 16th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 82.33% | -0.1% |
| 17th | Algeria | 72.65% | +4.0% |
| 18th | Uganda | 71.37% | +4.7% |
| 19th | Nigeria | 70.20% | +28.2% |
| 20th | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 66.37% | -1.4% |
| 21st | Lesotho | 66.10% | -23.4% |
| 22nd | India | 62.75% | +2.9% |
| 23rd | Togo | 56.89% | +7.0% |
| 24th | Pakistan | 54.15% | +8.6% |
| 25th | Senegal | 41.89% | +6.6% |
| 26th | Mali | 26.18% | +9.1% |
| 27th | Burkina Faso | 22.47% | -4.5% |
FAQ
Which country has the highest literacy rate in 2006?▾
Tonga has the highest literacy rate in 2006 at 99.02%.
Which country has the lowest literacy rate in 2006?▾
Burkina Faso has the lowest literacy rate in 2006 at 22.47%.
How many countries are ranked by literacy rate?▾
27 countries have literacy rate data for 2006.
What are the top 3 countries by literacy rate?▾
1. Tonga (99.02%), 2. Maldives (98.40%), 3. Uruguay (97.79%).