Philippines - Adult Literacy Rate
At 98.18 Percent of Persons Aged 15+ in 2015, the country was number 28 among other countries in Adult Literacy Rate. Philippines is overtaken by Jordan, which was ranked number 27 at 98.23 Percent of Persons Aged 15+ and is followed by Albania with 98.14 Percent of Persons Aged 15+. Uzbekistan lead the ranking with 99.99 Percent of Persons Aged 15+ in 2019, that is stable versus 2018. Azerbaijan, Tajikistan and Belarus respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Sierra Leone recorded the best 5 years average 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+ |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 98.18 |
| 2014 | |
| 2013 | 96.40 |
| 2012 | |
| 2011 |
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How does Philippines 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 | |
| 27 |
#27
Jordan
|
98.23 % | 2018 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 28 |
#28
Philippines
|
98.18 % | 2015 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 29 |
#29
Albania
|
98.14 % | 2018 | NA | NA | View data | |