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Türkiye - Literacy Rate 1990

Adult literacy rate · World Bank
79.23% +3.26pp from 1989 Global rank: 12th

Türkiye's literacy rate was 79.23% in 1990. This was the 12th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1990▾
Literacy Rate by Country - 1990
RankCountryValueYoY
1st Guam 99.37% 3.1%
2nd Trinidad and Tobago 96.94% 2.1%
3rd Maldives 96.02% 4.1%
4th Philippines 93.57% 12.3%
5th Puerto Rico (US) 89.62% 3.3%
6th Singapore 89.10% 7.5%
7th Panama 88.78% 0.8%
8th Ecuador 88.30% 5.7%
9th Mexico 87.56% 5.5%
10th Indonesia 81.52% 21.1%
11th Mauritius 79.87% -
12th Türkiye 79.23% 4.3%
13th China 77.79% 18.7%
14th Zambia 65.00% -
15th Cabo Verde 62.80% -
16th Burundi 37.38% 66.1%
Source: World Bank (SE.ADT.LITR.ZS)

FAQ

What was Türkiye's literacy rate in 1990?▾

Türkiye's literacy rate in 1990 was 79.23%. This ranked 12th globally.

How did Türkiye's literacy rate change in 1990?▾

Türkiye's literacy rate increased by 4.3% in 1990 compared to 1989.

Which country had the highest literacy rate in 1990?▾

Guam had the highest literacy rate in 1990 at 99.37%.

What is the literacy rate of Türkiye in 1990?▾

The literacy rate of Türkiye in 1990 was 79.23%. This ranked 12th globally.

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