Thailand - Literacy Rate 1980
87.98%
Thailand's literacy rate was 87.98% in 1980. This was the 8th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 1980▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Hungary | 98.86% | - |
| 2nd | American Samoa | 97.34% | - |
| 3rd | Guam | 96.42% | - |
| 4th | Trinidad and Tobago | 94.97% | - |
| 5th | Argentina | 93.91% | - |
| 6th | Palau | 91.92% | - |
| 7th | Panama | 88.07% | - |
| 8th | Thailand | 87.98% | - |
| 9th | Puerto Rico (US) | 86.75% | - |
| 10th | Philippines | 83.32% | - |
| 11th | Mexico | 82.99% | - |
| 12th | Singapore | 82.91% | - |
| 13th | South Africa | 76.20% | - |
| 14th | Brazil | 74.59% | - |
| 15th | Malaysia | 69.52% | - |
| 16th | Kuwait | 67.52% | 13.4% |
| 17th | Indonesia | 67.31% | - |
| 18th | Türkiye | 65.69% | 6.6% |
| 19th | Comoros | 47.92% | - |
| 20th | Mozambique | 27.00% | - |
FAQ
What was Thailand's literacy rate in 1980?▾
Thailand's literacy rate in 1980 was 87.98%. This ranked 8th globally.
Which country had the highest literacy rate in 1980?▾
Hungary had the highest literacy rate in 1980 at 98.86%.
What is the literacy rate of Thailand in 1980?▾
The literacy rate of Thailand in 1980 was 87.98%. This ranked 8th globally.
HistorySaid - pattern alert
Thailand matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1980. Historically: 311 occurrences, 177 successful (57%). Outcome 24 months later: 5.3%. View full analysis →
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