Literacy Rate - Ranking 2024
Year
In 2024, Georgia (99.68%), Uruguay (98.91%), and United Arab Emirates (98.81%) ranked highest in literacy rate among all countries. Nigeria ranked lowest at 70.41%.
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Georgia | 99.68% | +0.1% |
| 2nd | Uruguay | 98.91% | +0.0% |
| 3rd | United Arab Emirates | 98.81% | +0.8% |
| 4th | West Bank and Gaza | 97.94% | +0.1% |
| 5th | Saudi Arabia | 97.93% | +0.3% |
| 6th | Bahrain | 97.82% | 0.0% |
| 7th | Panama | 96.26% | +0.2% |
| 8th | Mexico | 95.77% | -0.1% |
| 9th | Colombia | 95.34% | -0.1% |
| 10th | Paraguay | 94.86% | +0.3% |
| 11th | Brazil | 94.80% | +0.2% |
| 12th | Dominican Republic | 94.03% | -0.3% |
| 13th | Peru | 93.66% | -0.9% |
| 14th | South Africa | 91.15% | +1.3% |
| 15th | Lesotho | 90.45% | -2.2% |
| 16th | El Salvador | 89.77% | -0.1% |
| 17th | Cabo Verde | 88.47% | +1.9% |
| 18th | Honduras | 88.25% | +1.3% |
| 19th | Guatemala | 82.11% | -1.1% |
| 20th | Nigeria | 70.41% | +11.5% |
FAQ
Which country has the highest literacy rate in 2024?▾
Georgia has the highest literacy rate in 2024 at 99.68%.
Which country has the lowest literacy rate in 2024?▾
Nigeria has the lowest literacy rate in 2024 at 70.41%.
How many countries are ranked by literacy rate?▾
20 countries have literacy rate data for 2024.
What are the top 3 countries by literacy rate?▾
1. Georgia (99.68%), 2. Uruguay (98.91%), 3. United Arab Emirates (98.81%).