Senegal - Literacy Rate 2016
46.10%
+2.51pp from 2015
Senegal's literacy rate was 46.10% in 2016, increased +2.51pp from 43.59% in 2015. This was the 42nd highest globally.
Global Ranking - 2016▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Uzbekistan | 99.99% | 0.0% |
| 2nd | Azerbaijan | 99.79% | 0.0% |
| 3rd | Armenia | 99.74% | 0.0% |
| 4th | Samoa | 99.40% | 0.4% |
| 5th | Serbia | 98.84% | 0.9% |
| 6th | Uruguay | 98.56% | 0.0% |
| 7th | Spain | 98.25% | 0.1% |
| 8th | Maldives | 97.73% | -0.9% |
| 9th | Lesotho | 97.27% | 47.2% |
| 10th | Tonga | 97.15% | -2.3% |
| 11th | Singapore | 97.05% | 0.2% |
| 12th | West Bank and Gaza | 96.72% | 0.2% |
| 13th | Macao SAR, China | 96.54% | 0.9% |
| 14th | Türkiye | 95.86% | 0.3% |
| 15th | Indonesia | 95.38% | 0.2% |
| 16th | Malaysia | 94.88% | 1.9% |
| 17th | Mexico | 94.86% | 0.4% |
| 18th | Colombia | 94.65% | 0.4% |
| 19th | Paraguay | 94.65% | -0.9% |
| 20th | Ecuador | 94.35% | -0.1% |
| 21st | Peru | 94.17% | 0.0% |
| 22nd | Dominican Republic | 93.78% | 1.9% |
| 23rd | Mauritius | 93.16% | 0.5% |
| 24th | Brazil | 92.81% | 0.8% |
| 25th | Sri Lanka | 92.39% | -0.2% |
| 26th | Thailand | 91.98% | -1.0% |
| 27th | South Africa | 91.74% | -2.8% |
| 28th | Honduras | 88.99% | 1.2% |
| 29th | Namibia | 88.20% | -0.1% |
| 30th | El Salvador | 88.14% | 0.2% |
| 31st | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 85.54% | 0.3% |
| 32nd | Myanmar | 84.78% | -6.2% |
| 33rd | Iraq | 83.30% | 1.3% |
| 34th | Congo, Democratic Republic of | 77.04% | 2.7% |
| 35th | Bangladesh | 72.76% | 11.7% |
| 36th | Uganda | 69.10% | 0.9% |
| 37th | Timor-Leste | 65.78% | 2.1% |
| 38th | Burundi | 65.69% | 7.2% |
| 39th | Nepal | 65.50% | 9.8% |
| 40th | Nigeria | 58.22% | -17.1% |
| 41st | Côte d'Ivoire | 50.04% | 14.0% |
| 42nd | Senegal | 46.10% | 5.8% |
| 43rd | Chad | 22.31% | -21.4% |
FAQ
What was Senegal's literacy rate in 2016?▾
Senegal's literacy rate in 2016 was 46.10%. This ranked 42nd globally.
How did Senegal's literacy rate change in 2016?▾
Senegal's literacy rate increased by 5.8% in 2016 compared to 2015.
Which country had the highest literacy rate in 2016?▾
Uzbekistan had the highest literacy rate in 2016 at 99.99%.
What is the literacy rate of Senegal in 2016?▾
The literacy rate of Senegal in 2016 was 46.10%. This ranked 42nd globally.
How does 2016 compare to 2015 for Senegal's literacy rate?▾
Senegal's literacy rate went from 43.59% in 2015 to 46.10% in 2016, a 5.8% increase.
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