Literacy Rate - Ranking 2013
Year
In 2013, Uzbekistan (99.99%), Azerbaijan (99.79%), and Palau (99.50%) ranked highest in literacy rate among all countries. Senegal ranked lowest at 43.53%.
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Uzbekistan | 99.99% | +1.4% |
| 2nd | Azerbaijan | 99.79% | +0.0% |
| 3rd | Palau | 99.50% | +8.2% |
| 4th | Uruguay | 98.36% | 0.0% |
| 5th | Spain | 98.08% | +0.2% |
| 6th | Qatar | 97.48% | +0.8% |
| 7th | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 96.99% | +0.3% |
| 8th | Singapore | 96.55% | +0.2% |
| 9th | Philippines | 96.40% | -0.7% |
| 10th | Chile | 96.27% | -0.4% |
| 11th | West Bank and Gaza | 96.05% | +0.4% |
| 12th | Kuwait | 95.59% | +0.1% |
| 13th | Türkiye | 95.26% | +0.4% |
| 14th | Paraguay | 95.06% | +0.9% |
| 15th | Saudi Arabia | 94.43% | +14.0% |
| 16th | Mexico | 93.96% | -0.3% |
| 17th | Thailand | 93.70% | -2.8% |
| 18th | Ecuador | 93.29% | +1.3% |
| 19th | Mauritius | 91.49% | -0.3% |
| 20th | Brazil | 91.48% | +0.2% |
| 21st | Dominican Republic | 90.86% | +0.8% |
| 22nd | El Salvador | 86.77% | +1.5% |
| 23rd | Honduras | 85.46% | +0.1% |
| 24th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 84.63% | +1.2% |
| 25th | Cambodia | 79.65% | +4.6% |
| 26th | Guatemala | 77.04% | -1.6% |
| 27th | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 72.44% | -1.9% |
| 28th | Mauritania | 62.07% | +21.2% |
| 29th | Bangladesh | 61.02% | +5.5% |
| 30th | Pakistan | 55.59% | -2.1% |
| 31st | Benin | 45.08% | +0.9% |
| 32nd | Senegal | 43.53% | -16.0% |
FAQ
Which country has the highest literacy rate in 2013?▾
Uzbekistan has the highest literacy rate in 2013 at 99.99%.
Which country has the lowest literacy rate in 2013?▾
Senegal has the lowest literacy rate in 2013 at 43.53%.
How many countries are ranked by literacy rate?▾
32 countries have literacy rate data for 2013.
What are the top 3 countries by literacy rate?▾
1. Uzbekistan (99.99%), 2. Azerbaijan (99.79%), 3. Palau (99.50%).