Literacy Rate - Ranking 2012
Year
In 2012, Azerbaijan (99.78%), Cuba (99.67%), and Uruguay (98.40%) ranked highest in literacy rate among all countries. Niger ranked lowest at 30.56%.
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Azerbaijan | 99.78% | +0.0% |
| 2nd | Cuba | 99.67% | -0.1% |
| 3rd | Uruguay | 98.40% | +0.1% |
| 4th | Spain | 97.89% | +0.1% |
| 5th | Jordan | 97.89% | +2.1% |
| 6th | Albania | 97.25% | +0.4% |
| 7th | Qatar | 96.68% | +0.3% |
| 8th | Singapore | 96.37% | +0.2% |
| 9th | West Bank and Gaza | 95.67% | +0.7% |
| 10th | Kuwait | 95.51% | +1.1% |
| 11th | Türkiye | 94.92% | +0.9% |
| 12th | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 94.46% | +2.4% |
| 13th | Mexico | 94.23% | +0.8% |
| 14th | Paraguay | 94.20% | +0.4% |
| 15th | Peru | 93.84% | +4.7% |
| 16th | South Africa | 93.73% | +0.7% |
| 17th | Suriname | 92.87% | -1.9% |
| 18th | Ecuador | 92.06% | +0.5% |
| 19th | Mauritius | 91.77% | +2.8% |
| 20th | Brazil | 91.34% | -0.1% |
| 21st | Dominican Republic | 90.16% | +0.1% |
| 22nd | São Tomé and Principe | 90.14% | +6.2% |
| 23rd | Nicaragua | 85.61% | +9.8% |
| 24th | El Salvador | 85.47% | 0.0% |
| 25th | Honduras | 85.36% | +0.3% |
| 26th | Cabo Verde | 85.33% | +3.8% |
| 27th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 83.63% | +0.1% |
| 28th | Tunisia | 80.22% | +0.7% |
| 29th | Guatemala | 78.26% | +13.3% |
| 30th | Tanzania | 78.10% | +12.5% |
| 31st | Iraq | 77.20% | +4.3% |
| 32nd | Congo, Democratic Republic of | 75.02% | +11.7% |
| 33rd | Haiti | 74.03% | +26.0% |
| 34th | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 73.87% | +2.5% |
| 35th | Madagascar | 71.57% | +1.2% |
| 36th | Uganda | 70.20% | -4.1% |
| 37th | India | 69.84% | +0.8% |
| 38th | Morocco | 69.16% | +3.1% |
| 39th | Rwanda | 68.33% | +5.3% |
| 40th | Bangladesh | 57.86% | -1.5% |
| 41st | Pakistan | 56.76% | +3.7% |
| 42nd | Bhutan | 55.32% | +4.8% |
| 43rd | Niger | 30.56% | +6.6% |
FAQ
Which country has the highest literacy rate in 2012?▾
Azerbaijan has the highest literacy rate in 2012 at 99.78%.
Which country has the lowest literacy rate in 2012?▾
Niger has the lowest literacy rate in 2012 at 30.56%.
How many countries are ranked by literacy rate?▾
43 countries have literacy rate data for 2012.
What are the top 3 countries by literacy rate?▾
1. Azerbaijan (99.78%), 2. Cuba (99.67%), 3. Uruguay (98.40%).