Ethiopia - Adult Literacy Rate
In 2017, the country was ranked number 122 comparing other countries in Adult Literacy Rate at 51.77 Percent of Persons Aged 15+. Ethiopia is overtaken by Senegal, which was number 121 with 51.9 Percent of Persons Aged 15+ and is followed by Gambia at 50.78 Percent of Persons Aged 15+. Uzbekistan topped the ranking with 99.99 Percent of Persons Aged 15+ in 2019, stable versus 2018. Azerbaijan, Tajikistan and Belarus respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Sierra Leone witnessed the best average annual growth at +5.9points per year, while South Africa recorded the worst performance at -1.4points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Persons Aged 15+ |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 51.77 |
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How does Ethiopia rank in Adult Literacy Rate?
| # | 135 Countries | Percent of Persons Aged 15+ | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Uzbekistan
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99.99 % | 2019 | +0.0 % | +0.0 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Azerbaijan
|
99.81 % | 2019 | +0.0 % | +0.0 % | View data | |
| 121 |
#121
Senegal
|
51.90 % | 2017 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 122 |
#122
Ethiopia
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51.77 % | 2017 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 123 |
#123
Gambia
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50.78 % | 2015 | NA | NA | View data | |