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South Africa - Literacy Rate 2024

Name: South Africa Literacy Rate 2024
Creator: World Bank
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Adult literacy rate · World Bank

91.15% +1.15pp from 2023 Global rank: 14th

South Africa's literacy rate was 91.15% in 2024. This was the 14th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 2024▾

Literacy Rate by Country - 2024
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	Georgia	99.68%	0.1%
2nd	Uruguay	98.91%	0.0%
3rd	United Arab Emirates	98.81%	0.8%
4th	West Bank and Gaza	97.94%	0.1%
5th	Saudi Arabia	97.93%	0.3%
6th	Bahrain	97.82%	0.0%
7th	Panama	96.26%	0.2%
8th	Mexico	95.77%	-0.1%
9th	Colombia	95.34%	-0.1%
10th	Paraguay	94.86%	0.3%
11th	Brazil	94.80%	0.2%
12th	Dominican Republic	94.03%	-0.3%
13th	Peru	93.66%	-0.9%
14th	South Africa	91.15%	1.3%
15th	Lesotho	90.45%	-2.2%
16th	El Salvador	89.77%	-0.1%
17th	Cabo Verde	88.47%	1.9%
18th	Honduras	88.25%	1.3%
19th	Guatemala	82.11%	-1.1%
20th	Nigeria	70.41%	11.5%

FAQ

What was South Africa's literacy rate in 2024?▾

South Africa's literacy rate in 2024 was 91.15%. This ranked 14th globally.

How did South Africa's literacy rate change in 2024?▾

South Africa's literacy rate increased by 1.3% in 2024 compared to 2023.

Which country had the highest literacy rate in 2024?▾

Georgia had the highest literacy rate in 2024 at 99.68%.

What is the literacy rate of South Africa in 2024?▾

The literacy rate of South Africa in 2024 was 91.15%. This ranked 14th globally.

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