Singapore Highest Literacy Rate
97.65%
The highest literacy rate in Singapore was 97.65% in 2021. The top 5 years were: 2021 (97.65%), 2019 (97.48%), 2018 (97.34%), 2017 (97.20%), 2020 (97.13%).
Top 5 Highest Years▾
All Data (sorted by value)▾
| Year | Value | Change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 97.65% | +0.52pp | 9th |
| 2020 | 97.13% | −0.35pp | 12th |
| 2019 | 97.48% | +0.14pp | 14th |
| 2018 | 97.34% | +0.14pp | 7th |
| 2017 | 97.20% | +0.15pp | 7th |
| 2016 | 97.05% | +0.22pp | 11th |
| 2015 | 96.83% | +0.11pp | 7th |
| 2014 | 96.72% | +0.17pp | 9th |
| 2013 | 96.55% | +0.18pp | 8th |
| 2012 | 96.37% | +0.18pp | 8th |
| 2011 | 96.19% | +0.33pp | 21st |
| 2010 | 95.86% | +3.31pp | 10th |
| 2000 | 92.55% | +3.45pp | 13th |
| 1990 | 89.10% | +6.19pp | 6th |
| 1980 | 82.91% | – | 12th |
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