Detailed overview of literacy rate by country including percentages for both male and female literacy rates as well as the overall rates.

This is a list of countries by literacy rate. The global literacy rate for all people aged 15 and above is 86.3%. The global literacy rate for all males is 90.0%, and the rate for all females is 82.7%.

May 23, 2025 · With an impressive 100% literacy rate, countries like Finland, Norway, Luxembourg, Andorra, Greenland, Liechtenstein, and Uzbekistan top the chart, showcasing their achievements in …

Of the world population older than 15 years, the majority are literate. This interactive map shows how literacy rates vary around the world. In many countries, more than 95% have basic literacy skills. …

Dec 3, 2025 · This countries by literacy rate list lines up every UN member from highest to lowest adult literacy, showing a world split between near-universal readers and places where reading is still a rare …

Explore global literacy rates by country, highlighting nations with 100% literacy and those facing challenges, plus a full comparative table.

Sep 22, 2025 · Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO ), uri: databrowser.uis.unesco.org/resources, note: The data are obtained through the UIS API.

Statistics and map about the literacy rates of the world.

The ranking reflects the current 2025 data on the literacy levels of the populations of countries around the world. The list is compiled from data collected by UNESCO and the UN on education and science.

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