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Uruguay - Literacy Rate 1985

Name: Uruguay Literacy Rate 1985
Creator: World Bank
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Adult literacy rate · World Bank

95.38% +1.52pp from 1984 Global rank: 1st

Uruguay's literacy rate was 95.38% in 1985. This was the 1st highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1985▾

Literacy Rate by Country - 1985
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	Uruguay	95.38%	1.6%
2nd	Maldives	92.23%	12.1%
3rd	Malta	86.93%	-
4th	Türkiye	75.97%	15.6%
5th	Kuwait	74.49%	10.3%
6th	United Arab Emirates	71.24%	33.1%

FAQ

What was Uruguay's literacy rate in 1985?▾

Uruguay's literacy rate in 1985 was 95.38%. This ranked 1st globally.

How did Uruguay's literacy rate change in 1985?▾

Uruguay's literacy rate increased by 1.6% in 1985 compared to 1984.

Which country had the highest literacy rate in 1985?▾

Uruguay had the highest literacy rate in 1985 at 95.38%.

What is the literacy rate of Uruguay in 1985?▾

The literacy rate of Uruguay in 1985 was 95.38%. This ranked 1st globally.

HistorySaid - pattern alert

Uruguay matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1985. Historically: 311 occurrences, 177 successful (57%). Outcome 24 months later: 63.6%. View full analysis →

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