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Zambia - Literacy Rate 1999

Name: Zambia Literacy Rate 1999
Creator: World Bank
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Adult literacy rate · World Bank

68.00% +3.00pp from 1998 Global rank: 9th

Zambia's literacy rate was 68.00% in 1999. This was the 9th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1999▾

Literacy Rate by Country - 1999
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	Belarus	99.59%	1.7%
2nd	Kazakhstan	99.51%	2.0%
3rd	Azerbaijan	98.79%	-
4th	Kyrgyz Republic	98.70%	-
5th	Viet Nam	90.28%	3.1%
6th	Jamaica	79.92%	-
7th	Solomon Islands	76.60%	-
8th	Vanuatu	74.00%	40.0%
9th	Zambia	68.00%	4.6%

FAQ

What was Zambia's literacy rate in 1999?▾

Zambia's literacy rate in 1999 was 68.00%. This ranked 9th globally.

How did Zambia's literacy rate change in 1999?▾

Zambia's literacy rate increased by 4.6% in 1999 compared to 1998.

Which country had the highest literacy rate in 1999?▾

Belarus had the highest literacy rate in 1999 at 99.59%.

What is the literacy rate of Zambia in 1999?▾

The literacy rate of Zambia in 1999 was 68.00%. This ranked 9th globally.