West Bank and Gaza - Literacy Rate 2013
96.05%
+0.38pp from 2012
West Bank and Gaza's literacy rate was 96.05% in 2013, increased +0.38pp from 95.67% in 2012. This was the 11th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 2013▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Uzbekistan | 99.99% | 1.4% |
| 2nd | Azerbaijan | 99.79% | 0.0% |
| 3rd | Palau | 99.50% | 8.2% |
| 4th | Uruguay | 98.36% | 0.0% |
| 5th | Spain | 98.08% | 0.2% |
| 6th | Qatar | 97.48% | 0.8% |
| 7th | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 96.99% | 0.3% |
| 8th | Singapore | 96.55% | 0.2% |
| 9th | Philippines | 96.40% | -0.7% |
| 10th | Chile | 96.27% | -0.4% |
| 11th | West Bank and Gaza | 96.05% | 0.4% |
| 12th | Kuwait | 95.59% | 0.1% |
| 13th | Türkiye | 95.26% | 0.4% |
| 14th | Paraguay | 95.06% | 0.9% |
| 15th | Saudi Arabia | 94.43% | 14.0% |
| 16th | Mexico | 93.96% | -0.3% |
| 17th | Thailand | 93.70% | -2.8% |
| 18th | Ecuador | 93.29% | 1.3% |
| 19th | Mauritius | 91.49% | -0.3% |
| 20th | Brazil | 91.48% | 0.2% |
| 21st | Dominican Republic | 90.86% | 0.8% |
| 22nd | El Salvador | 86.77% | 1.5% |
| 23rd | Honduras | 85.46% | 0.1% |
| 24th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 84.63% | 1.2% |
| 25th | Cambodia | 79.65% | 4.6% |
| 26th | Guatemala | 77.04% | -1.6% |
| 27th | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 72.44% | -1.9% |
| 28th | Mauritania | 62.07% | 21.2% |
| 29th | Bangladesh | 61.02% | 5.5% |
| 30th | Pakistan | 55.59% | -2.1% |
| 31st | Benin | 45.08% | 0.9% |
| 32nd | Senegal | 43.53% | -16.0% |
FAQ
What was West Bank and Gaza's literacy rate in 2013?▾
West Bank and Gaza's literacy rate in 2013 was 96.05%. This ranked 11th globally.
How did West Bank and Gaza's literacy rate change in 2013?▾
West Bank and Gaza's literacy rate increased by 0.4% in 2013 compared to 2012.
Which country had the highest literacy rate in 2013?▾
Uzbekistan had the highest literacy rate in 2013 at 99.99%.
What is the literacy rate of West Bank and Gaza in 2013?▾
The literacy rate of West Bank and Gaza in 2013 was 96.05%. This ranked 11th globally.
How does 2013 compare to 2012 for West Bank and Gaza's literacy rate?▾
West Bank and Gaza's literacy rate went from 95.67% in 2012 to 96.05% in 2013, a 0.4% increase.
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