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Türkiye - Literacy Rate 2006

Adult literacy rate · World Bank
88.12% −0.11pp from 2005 Global rank: 14th

Türkiye's literacy rate was 88.12% in 2006, decreased +0.11pp from 88.23% in 2005. This was the 14th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 2006
Literacy Rate by Country - 2006
RankCountryValueYoY
1st Tonga 99.02% 0.1%
2nd Maldives 98.40% 2.1%
3rd Uruguay 97.79% 1.0%
4th Spain 97.75% 0.0%
5th Macao SAR, China 93.50% 2.4%
6th West Bank and Gaza 93.45% 1.0%
7th Kuwait 93.28% 0.0%
8th Colombia 92.30% -0.6%
9th Indonesia 91.98% 1.8%
10th Mexico 91.73% 0.1%
11th Sri Lanka 90.81% 0.1%
12th Brazil 89.62% 1.1%
13th Peru 88.70% 0.9%
14th Türkiye 88.12% -0.1%
15th El Salvador 83.56% 12.7%
16th Iran, Islamic Republic of 82.33% -0.1%
17th Algeria 72.65% 4.0%
18th Uganda 71.37% 4.7%
19th Nigeria 70.20% 28.2%
20th Egypt, Arab Republic of 66.37% -1.4%
21st Lesotho 66.10% -23.4%
22nd India 62.75% 2.9%
23rd Togo 56.89% 7.0%
24th Pakistan 54.15% 8.6%
25th Senegal 41.89% 6.6%
26th Mali 26.18% 9.1%
27th Burkina Faso 22.47% -4.5%

FAQ

What was Türkiye's literacy rate in 2006?

Türkiye's literacy rate in 2006 was 88.12%. This ranked 14th globally.

How did Türkiye's literacy rate change in 2006?

Türkiye's literacy rate decreased by 0.1% in 2006 compared to 2005.

Which country had the highest literacy rate in 2006?

Tonga had the highest literacy rate in 2006 at 99.02%.

What is the literacy rate of Türkiye in 2006?

The literacy rate of Türkiye in 2006 was 88.12%. This ranked 14th globally.

How does 2006 compare to 2005 for Türkiye's literacy rate?

Türkiye's literacy rate went from 88.23% in 2005 to 88.12% in 2006, a 0.1% decrease.