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Uruguay - Literacy Rate 1996

Name: Uruguay Literacy Rate 1996
Creator: World Bank
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Adult literacy rate · World Bank

96.78% +1.40pp from 1995 Global rank: 2nd

Uruguay's literacy rate was 96.78% in 1996. This was the 2nd highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1996▾

Literacy Rate by Country - 1996
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	Tonga	98.91%	-0.7%
2nd	Uruguay	96.78%	1.5%
3rd	New Caledonia	96.14%	3.3%
4th	Colombia	91.21%	0.2%
5th	South Africa	82.40%	8.1%
6th	Iran, Islamic Republic of	73.06%	11.5%
7th	Egypt, Arab Republic of	55.59%	25.1%
8th	Guinea	20.55%	-
9th	Burkina Faso	12.85%	-5.3%

FAQ

What was Uruguay's literacy rate in 1996?▾

Uruguay's literacy rate in 1996 was 96.78%. This ranked 2nd globally.

How did Uruguay's literacy rate change in 1996?▾

Uruguay's literacy rate increased by 1.5% in 1996 compared to 1995.

Which country had the highest literacy rate in 1996?▾

Tonga had the highest literacy rate in 1996 at 98.91%.

What is the literacy rate of Uruguay in 1996?▾

The literacy rate of Uruguay in 1996 was 96.78%. This ranked 2nd globally.

HistorySaid - pattern alert

Uruguay matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1996. Historically: 311 occurrences, 177 successful (57%). Outcome 24 months later: 10.8%. View full analysis →

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