Literacy Rate - Ranking 2025
Year
In 2025, Saudi Arabia (100.83%), Serbia (100.20%), and Uzbekistan (100.01%) ranked highest in literacy rate among all countries. Niger ranked lowest at 35.73%.
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Saudi Arabia | 100.83% | +3.0% |
| 2nd | Serbia | 100.20% | +0.9% |
| 3rd | Uzbekistan | 100.01% | +0.0% |
| 4th | Armenia | 99.87% | +0.0% |
| 5th | Azerbaijan | 99.78% | +0.0% |
| 6th | Oman | 99.56% | +2.3% |
| 7th | Georgia | 99.47% | -0.2% |
| 8th | Uruguay | 98.91% | +0.0% |
| 9th | Mongolia | 98.82% | +0.2% |
| 10th | United Arab Emirates | 98.74% | -0.1% |
| 11th | Albania | 98.68% | +1.0% |
| 12th | Lesotho | 98.64% | +9.1% |
| 13th | Bahrain | 98.62% | +0.8% |
| 14th | West Bank and Gaza | 98.12% | +0.2% |
| 15th | Viet Nam | 97.26% | +1.2% |
| 16th | Panama | 96.46% | +0.2% |
| 17th | Ecuador | 96.12% | -0.1% |
| 18th | Malaysia | 96.04% | +0.3% |
| 19th | Mexico | 95.90% | +0.1% |
| 20th | Eswatini | 95.81% | +5.6% |
| 21st | Jordan | 95.36% | +0.5% |
| 22nd | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 95.28% | -0.3% |
| 23rd | Colombia | 95.24% | -0.1% |
| 24th | Paraguay | 94.63% | -0.2% |
| 25th | Brazil | 94.63% | -0.2% |
| 26th | Dominican Republic | 94.27% | +0.3% |
| 27th | Mauritius | 94.23% | -0.1% |
| 28th | Vanuatu | 94.15% | +7.0% |
| 29th | Peru | 93.82% | +0.2% |
| 30th | Cabo Verde | 93.22% | +5.4% |
| 31st | Belize | 93.09% | +5.9% |
| 32nd | Sri Lanka | 92.81% | +0.2% |
| 33rd | Thailand | 90.59% | -0.6% |
| 34th | South Africa | 90.57% | -0.6% |
| 35th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 89.76% | +0.9% |
| 36th | El Salvador | 89.71% | -0.1% |
| 37th | Namibia | 88.96% | +1.5% |
| 38th | Honduras | 87.97% | -0.3% |
| 39th | Zambia | 86.88% | +5.9% |
| 40th | Tunisia | 86.71% | +0.5% |
| 41st | Papua New Guinea | 86.08% | -1.2% |
| 42nd | Guatemala | 83.23% | +1.4% |
| 43rd | Rwanda | 83.18% | +5.6% |
| 44th | India | 82.65% | +1.2% |
| 45th | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 82.29% | +3.6% |
| 46th | Bangladesh | 81.70% | +3.4% |
| 47th | Tanzania | 80.48% | +2.9% |
| 48th | Lao PDR | 79.61% | +5.2% |
| 49th | Timor-Leste | 77.78% | +7.3% |
| 50th | Togo | 73.30% | +1.0% |
| 51st | Bhutan | 69.16% | +6.5% |
| 52nd | Nigeria | 66.56% | -5.5% |
| 53rd | Mozambique | 64.93% | +5.3% |
| 54th | Guinea-Bissau | 64.08% | +0.2% |
| 55th | Senegal | 50.43% | +0.1% |
| 56th | Benin | 49.56% | -3.5% |
| 57th | Burkina Faso | 43.24% | +4.3% |
| 58th | Niger | 35.73% | +0.3% |
FAQ
Which country has the highest literacy rate in 2025?▾
Saudi Arabia has the highest literacy rate in 2025 at 100.83%.
Which country has the lowest literacy rate in 2025?▾
Niger has the lowest literacy rate in 2025 at 35.73%.
How many countries are ranked by literacy rate?▾
58 countries have literacy rate data for 2025.
What are the top 3 countries by literacy rate?▾
1. Saudi Arabia (100.83%), 2. Serbia (100.20%), 3. Uzbekistan (100.01%).