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Uganda - Literacy Rate 1991

Adult literacy rate · World Bank
56.11% Global rank: 19th

Uganda's literacy rate was 56.11% in 1991. This was the 19th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1991▾
Literacy Rate by Country - 1991
RankCountryValueYoY
1st Slovenia 99.52% -
2nd Samoa 97.94% -
3rd Croatia 96.70% -
4th Spain 96.49% 4.0%
5th Argentina 96.04% 2.3%
6th Montenegro 93.46% 4.3%
7th Greece 92.61% 2.3%
8th Bosnia and Herzegovina 89.06% -
9th Portugal 87.95% 10.7%
10th Brunei Darussalam 87.80% 12.9%
11th Bahrain 84.01% 20.4%
12th Malaysia 82.92% 19.3%
13th Namibia 75.82% -
14th São Tomé and Principe 73.24% 27.8%
15th Belize 70.30% -
16th Botswana 68.58% -
17th Iran, Islamic Republic of 65.53% 25.2%
18th Rwanda 57.85% 51.3%
19th Uganda 56.11% -
20th Nigeria 55.45% -
21st India 48.22% 18.3%
22nd Bangladesh 35.32% 20.8%
23rd Nepal 32.98% 60.3%
24th Burkina Faso 13.57% 53.7%
Source: World Bank (SE.ADT.LITR.ZS)

FAQ

What was Uganda's literacy rate in 1991?▾

Uganda's literacy rate in 1991 was 56.11%. This ranked 19th globally.

Which country had the highest literacy rate in 1991?▾

Slovenia had the highest literacy rate in 1991 at 99.52%.

What is the literacy rate of Uganda in 1991?▾

The literacy rate of Uganda in 1991 was 56.11%. This ranked 19th globally.

HistorySaid - pattern alert

Uganda matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1991. Historically: 311 occurrences, 177 successful (57%). Outcome 24 months later: 30.0%. View full analysis →

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