Peru - Adult Literacy Rate
Since 2014, Peru Adult Literacy Rate grew 0.1points year on year. At 94.38 Percent of Persons Aged 15+ in 2019, the country was number 58 comparing other countries in Adult Literacy Rate. Peru is overtaken by Malta, which was number 57 at 94.5 Percent of Persons Aged 15+ and is followed by Suriname at 94.38 Percent of Persons Aged 15+. Uzbekistan ranked the highest with 99.99 Percent of Persons Aged 15+ in 2019, that is 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 recorded the worst performance at -1.4points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Persons Aged 15+ |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 94.38 |
| 2018 | 94.41 |
| 2017 | 94.15 |
| 2016 | 94.17 |
| 2015 | 94.16 |
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How does Peru 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 | |
| 57 |
#57
Malta
|
94.50 % | 2018 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 58 |
#58
Peru
|
94.38 % | 2019 | -0.0 % | +0.1 % | View data | |
| 59 |
#59
Suriname
|
94.38 % | 2018 | NA | NA | View data | |