Pakistan - Adult Literacy Rate
Since 2012, Pakistan Adult Literacy Rate grew 0.8points year on year. In 2017, the country was number 118 among other countries in Adult Literacy Rate at 59.13 Percent of Persons Aged 15+. Pakistan is overtaken by Mozambique, which was number 117 at 60.66 Percent of Persons Aged 15+ and is followed by Comoros with 58.82 Percent of Persons Aged 15+. Uzbekistan topped the ranking with 99.99 Percent of Persons Aged 15+ in 2019, stable compared to 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 witnessed the worst performance at -1.4points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Persons Aged 15+ |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 59.13 |
| 2016 | |
| 2015 | |
| 2014 | 56.98 |
| 2013 | 55.59 |
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How does Pakistan rank in Adult Literacy Rate?
| # | 135 Countries | Percent of Persons Aged 15+ | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Uzbekistan
|
99.99 % | 2019 | +0.0 % | +0.0 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Azerbaijan
|
99.81 % | 2019 | +0.0 % | +0.0 % | View data | |
| 117 |
#117
Mozambique
|
60.66 % | 2017 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 118 |
#118
Pakistan
|
59.13 % | 2017 | NA | +0.8 % | View data | |
| 119 |
#119
Comoros
|
58.82 % | 2018 | NA | NA | View data | |