Jordan - Adult Literacy Rate
In 2018, the country was ranked number 27 comparing other countries in Adult Literacy Rate at 98.23 Percent of Persons Aged 15+. Jordan is overtaken by Mongolia, which was number 26 at 98.42 Percent of Persons Aged 15+ and is followed by Philippines at 98.18 Percent of Persons Aged 15+. Uzbekistan topped the ranking with 99.99 Percent of Persons Aged 15+ in 2019, stable versus 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 was the worst growing country at -1.4points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Persons Aged 15+ |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 98.23 |
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How does Jordan rank in Adult Literacy Rate?
| # | 135 Countries | Percent of Persons Aged 15+ | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Uzbekistan
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99.99 % | 2019 | +0.0 % | +0.0 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Azerbaijan
|
99.81 % | 2019 | +0.0 % | +0.0 % | View data | |
| 26 |
#26
Mongolia
|
98.42 % | 2018 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 27 |
#27
Jordan
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98.23 % | 2018 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 28 |
#28
Philippines
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98.18 % | 2015 | NA | NA | View data | |