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South Africa - Literacy Rate 1996

Name: South Africa Literacy Rate 1996
Creator: World Bank
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Adult literacy rate · World Bank

82.40% +6.20pp from 1995 Global rank: 5th

South Africa's literacy rate was 82.40% in 1996. This was the 5th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1996▾

Literacy Rate by Country - 1996
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	Tonga	98.91%	-0.7%
2nd	Uruguay	96.78%	1.5%
3rd	New Caledonia	96.14%	3.3%
4th	Colombia	91.21%	0.2%
5th	South Africa	82.40%	8.1%
6th	Iran, Islamic Republic of	73.06%	11.5%
7th	Egypt, Arab Republic of	55.59%	25.1%
8th	Guinea	20.55%	-
9th	Burkina Faso	12.85%	-5.3%

FAQ

What was South Africa's literacy rate in 1996?▾

South Africa's literacy rate in 1996 was 82.40%. This ranked 5th globally.

How did South Africa's literacy rate change in 1996?▾

South Africa's literacy rate increased by 8.1% in 1996 compared to 1995.

Which country had the highest literacy rate in 1996?▾

Tonga had the highest literacy rate in 1996 at 98.91%.

What is the literacy rate of South Africa in 1996?▾

The literacy rate of South Africa in 1996 was 82.40%. This ranked 5th globally.