Nepal - Adult Literacy Rate
At 67.91 Percent of Persons Aged 15+ in 2018, the country was ranked number 109 comparing other countries in Adult Literacy Rate. Nepal is overtaken by East Timor, which was number 108 at 68.07 Percent of Persons Aged 15+ and is followed by Bhutan at 66.56 Percent of Persons Aged 15+. Uzbekistan lead the ranking with 99.99 Percent of Persons Aged 15+ in 2019, stable compared to 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+ |
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| 2018 | 67.91 |
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How does Nepal 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
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99.81 % | 2019 | +0.0 % | +0.0 % | View data | |
| 108 |
#108
East Timor
|
68.07 % | 2018 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 109 |
#109
Nepal
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67.91 % | 2018 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 110 |
#110
Bhutan
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66.56 % | 2017 | NA | +3.8 % | View data | |