Maldives - Adult Literacy Rate
With 97.73 Percent of Persons Aged 15+ in 2016, the country was number 34 comparing other countries in Adult Literacy Rate. Uzbekistan lead the ranking with 99.99 Percent of Persons Aged 15+ in 2019, that is 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 recorded the worst performance at -1.4points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Persons Aged 15+ |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 97.73 |
| 2015 | |
| 2014 | 98.61 |
| 2013 | |
| 2012 |
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How does Maldives 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 | |
| 32 |
#32
New Caledonia
|
97.80 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 34 |
#34
Maldives
|
97.73 % | 2016 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 35 |
#35
Palestine
|
97.47 % | 2019 | +0.3 % | +0.2 % | View data | |