Education
Global Literacy Rate
Chart type:
Data Table
| Year/Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 81.00 | — |
| 2005 | 82.00 | 1.2% |
| 2010 | 84.00 | 2.4% |
| 2015 | 86.00 | 2.4% |
| 2020 | 87.00 | 1.2% |
| 2023 | 87.60 | 0.7% |
About this statistic
World literacy rate as percentage of population.
Source: UNESCO
Year: 2023
Region: World
Updated: 3 days ago
Key Numbers
88
Latest Value
81
Minimum
88
Maximum
8.1%
Total Growth