Zambia - Literacy Rate 1990
65.00%
Zambia's literacy rate was 65.00% in 1990. This was the 14th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 1990▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Guam | 99.37% | 3.1% |
| 2nd | Trinidad and Tobago | 96.94% | 2.1% |
| 3rd | Maldives | 96.02% | 4.1% |
| 4th | Philippines | 93.57% | 12.3% |
| 5th | Puerto Rico (US) | 89.62% | 3.3% |
| 6th | Singapore | 89.10% | 7.5% |
| 7th | Panama | 88.78% | 0.8% |
| 8th | Ecuador | 88.30% | 5.7% |
| 9th | Mexico | 87.56% | 5.5% |
| 10th | Indonesia | 81.52% | 21.1% |
| 11th | Mauritius | 79.87% | - |
| 12th | Türkiye | 79.23% | 4.3% |
| 13th | China | 77.79% | 18.7% |
| 14th | Zambia | 65.00% | - |
| 15th | Cabo Verde | 62.80% | - |
| 16th | Burundi | 37.38% | 66.1% |
FAQ
What was Zambia's literacy rate in 1990?▾
Zambia's literacy rate in 1990 was 65.00%. This ranked 14th globally.
Which country had the highest literacy rate in 1990?▾
Guam had the highest literacy rate in 1990 at 99.37%.
What is the literacy rate of Zambia in 1990?▾
The literacy rate of Zambia in 1990 was 65.00%. This ranked 14th globally.
HistorySaid - pattern alert
Zambia matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1990. Historically: 311 occurrences, 177 successful (57%). Outcome 24 months later: 165.7%. View full analysis →
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