Viet Nam - Literacy Rate 2019
95.75%
+2.23pp from 2018
Viet Nam's literacy rate was 95.75% in 2019. This was the 18th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 2019▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Uzbekistan | 100.00% | 0.0% |
| 2nd | Georgia | 99.90% | 0.3% |
| 3rd | Belarus | 99.87% | 0.3% |
| 4th | Azerbaijan | 99.80% | 0.0% |
| 5th | Serbia | 99.48% | 0.6% |
| 6th | Italy | 99.35% | 0.5% |
| 7th | Uruguay | 98.77% | 0.1% |
| 8th | Mongolia | 98.46% | 1.6% |
| 9th | Maldives | 98.21% | 3.9% |
| 10th | Marshall Islands | 98.18% | -0.1% |
| 11th | Samoa | 97.99% | -2.0% |
| 12th | United Arab Emirates | 97.78% | 8.6% |
| 13th | Cuba | 97.65% | -2.0% |
| 14th | Singapore | 97.48% | 0.1% |
| 15th | West Bank and Gaza | 97.38% | 0.2% |
| 16th | Türkiye | 96.74% | 0.6% |
| 17th | Philippines | 96.28% | -1.9% |
| 18th | Viet Nam | 95.75% | 2.4% |
| 19th | Panama | 95.74% | 0.3% |
| 20th | Mexico | 95.39% | 0.0% |
| 21st | Colombia | 95.25% | 0.2% |
| 22nd | South Africa | 95.02% | 3.6% |
| 23rd | Malaysia | 94.97% | 0.1% |
| 24th | Brazil | 93.90% | 0.7% |
| 25th | Dominican Republic | 93.68% | 0.3% |
| 26th | Zimbabwe | 93.23% | 11.6% |
| 27th | Paraguay | 93.21% | -0.9% |
| 28th | Vanuatu | 92.75% | 25.3% |
| 29th | Lesotho | 92.50% | 7.3% |
| 30th | Sri Lanka | 92.25% | 0.6% |
| 31st | Lebanon | 92.01% | -0.7% |
| 32nd | Thailand | 91.27% | -2.7% |
| 33rd | Tonga | 91.05% | -6.3% |
| 34th | El Salvador | 89.14% | 0.1% |
| 35th | Myanmar | 89.07% | -7.0% |
| 36th | Honduras | 88.51% | 1.5% |
| 37th | Cambodia | 87.66% | 8.9% |
| 38th | São Tomé and Principe | 87.44% | -3.0% |
| 39th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 87.38% | 0.6% |
| 40th | Tunisia | 80.55% | 1.3% |
| 41st | India | 74.91% | 1.6% |
| 42nd | Bangladesh | 74.68% | 1.0% |
| 43rd | Nepal | 68.71% | 2.7% |
| 44th | Togo | 66.54% | 9.2% |
| 45th | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 63.68% | - |
| 46th | Pakistan | 58.00% | 1.7% |
| 47th | Côte d'Ivoire | 56.98% | 13.9% |
| 48th | Guinea-Bissau | 54.88% | 32.7% |
| 49th | Benin | 49.00% | 26.1% |
| 50th | Senegal | 46.83% | 0.5% |
| 51st | Sierra Leone | 43.58% | -10.7% |
| 52nd | Central African Republic | 42.44% | -16.2% |
| 53rd | Chad | 30.63% | 37.3% |
| 54th | Burkina Faso | 29.66% | -24.6% |
FAQ
What was Viet Nam's literacy rate in 2019?▾
Viet Nam's literacy rate in 2019 was 95.75%. This ranked 18th globally.
How did Viet Nam's literacy rate change in 2019?▾
Viet Nam's literacy rate increased by 2.4% in 2019 compared to 2018.
Which country had the highest literacy rate in 2019?▾
Uzbekistan had the highest literacy rate in 2019 at 100.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Viet Nam in 2019?▾
The literacy rate of Viet Nam in 2019 was 95.75%. This ranked 18th globally.
HistorySaid - pattern alert
Viet Nam matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically: 768 occurrences, 546 successful (71%). Outcome 24 months later: 2.6%. View full analysis →
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