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São Tomé and Principe Highest Literacy Rate

90.14% in 2012
Adult literacy rate · World Bank

The highest literacy rate in São Tomé and Principe was 90.14% in 2012. The top 5 years were: 2012 (90.14%), 2019 (87.44%), 2001 (84.91%), 1991 (73.24%), 1981 (57.32%).

Top 5 Highest Years▾
São Tomé and Principe Top 5 Highest Literacy Rate Years
RankYearValue
1st 2012 90.14%
2nd 2019 87.44%
3rd 2001 84.91%
4th 1991 73.24%
5th 1981 57.32%
All Data (sorted by value)▾
YearValueChangeRank
2012 90.14% +5.23pp 22nd
2019 87.44% −2.70pp 38th
2001 84.91% +11.67pp 19th
1991 73.24% +15.92pp 14th
1981 57.32% – 13th
Source: World Bank (SE.ADT.LITR.ZS)
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