Literacy Rate - Ranking 2009
Year
In 2009, Tajikistan (100.00%), Azerbaijan (99.76%), and Kazakhstan (99.73%) ranked highest in literacy rate among all countries. Senegal ranked lowest at 48.04%.
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Tajikistan | 100.00% | +1.8% |
| 2nd | Azerbaijan | 99.76% | +0.2% |
| 3rd | Kazakhstan | 99.73% | +0.2% |
| 4th | Belarus | 99.62% | +0.0% |
| 5th | Kyrgyz Republic | 99.24% | +0.5% |
| 6th | Uruguay | 98.26% | +0.1% |
| 7th | Spain | 97.68% | +0.1% |
| 8th | Qatar | 94.72% | +0.8% |
| 9th | West Bank and Gaza | 94.43% | +0.4% |
| 10th | Greece | 93.91% | -2.2% |
| 11th | Paraguay | 93.75% | +0.5% |
| 12th | Viet Nam | 93.52% | +3.7% |
| 13th | Mexico | 93.44% | +0.5% |
| 14th | Colombia | 93.24% | -0.1% |
| 15th | South Africa | 92.89% | +4.7% |
| 16th | Indonesia | 92.58% | +0.4% |
| 17th | Ecuador | 92.25% | -0.2% |
| 18th | Lebanon | 91.18% | +1.8% |
| 19th | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 91.17% | +0.5% |
| 20th | Türkiye | 90.82% | +2.4% |
| 21st | Brazil | 90.30% | +0.3% |
| 22nd | El Salvador | 84.10% | +0.2% |
| 23rd | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 83.22% | +0.3% |
| 24th | Cabo Verde | 82.21% | +30.9% |
| 25th | Cambodia | 76.14% | -0.9% |
| 26th | Togo | 57.09% | +0.4% |
| 27th | Morocco | 56.08% | +1.7% |
| 28th | Pakistan | 54.89% | -1.2% |
| 29th | Mozambique | 50.58% | +5.0% |
| 30th | Senegal | 48.04% | +14.7% |
FAQ
Which country has the highest literacy rate in 2009?▾
Tajikistan has the highest literacy rate in 2009 at 100.00%.
Which country has the lowest literacy rate in 2009?▾
Senegal has the lowest literacy rate in 2009 at 48.04%.
How many countries are ranked by literacy rate?▾
30 countries have literacy rate data for 2009.
What are the top 3 countries by literacy rate?▾
1. Tajikistan (100.00%), 2. Azerbaijan (99.76%), 3. Kazakhstan (99.73%).