South Africa - Adult Literacy Rate
Since 2014, South Africa Adult Literacy Rate jumped by 0.2points year on year. In 2019, the country was number 10 among other countries in Adult Literacy Rate at 95 Percent. Azerbaijan ranked the highest with 100 Percent in 2016, stable compared to 2015. Bangladesh witnessed the best average annual growth at +9.2points per year, while Thailand witnessed the worst performance at -0.6points per year.
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| Date | Percent |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 95.00 |
| 2018 | 95.00 |
| 2017 | 95.00 |
| 2016 | 94.00 |
| 2015 | 94.00 |
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How does South Africa rank in Adult Literacy Rate?
| # | 30 Countries | Percent | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Azerbaijan
|
100.00 % | 2016 | +0.0 % | +0.0 % | View data | |
| 1 |
#1
Uzbekistan
|
100.00 % | 2015 | +0.0 % | NA | View data | |
| 10 |
#10
Paraguay
|
95.00 % | 2015 | +0.0 % | +0.2 % | View data | |
| 10 |
#10
South Africa
|
95.00 % | 2019 | +0.0 % | +0.2 % | View data | |
| 14 |
#14
Colombia
|
94.00 % | 2015 | +0.0 % | +0.2 % | View data | |