Iran - Male Adult Literacy Rate
Since 2014, Iran Male Adult Literacy Rate was up 0.2points year on year. In 2019, the country was number 75 among other countries in Male Adult Literacy Rate at 90.58 Percent of Men Aged 15+. Iran is overtaken by Zambia, which was ranked number 74 at 90.6 Percent of Men Aged 15+ and is followed by Laos at 89.96 Percent of Men Aged 15+. Uzbekistan topped the ranking with 100 Percent of Men Aged 15+ in 2019, that is stable compared to 2018. Azerbaijan, Tajikistan and Armenia respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Sierra Leone witnessed the best average annual growth at +4.6points per year, while South Africa was the worst growing country at -1.5points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Men Aged 15+ |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 90.58 |
| 2018 | 90.47 |
| 2017 | 90.35 |
| 2016 | 90.35 |
| 2015 |
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How does Iran rank in Male Adult Literacy Rate?
| # | 135 Countries | Percent of Men Aged 15+ | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Uzbekistan
|
100.00 % | 2019 | +0.0 % | +0.0 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Azerbaijan
|
99.87 % | 2019 | +0.0 % | +0.0 % | View data | |
| 74 |
#74
Zambia
|
90.60 % | 2018 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 75 |
#75
Iran
|
90.58 % | 2019 | +0.1 % | +0.2 % | View data | |
| 76 |
#76
Laos
|
89.96 % | 2015 | NA | NA | View data | |