Saudi Arabia - Adult Literacy Rate
With 95.33 Percent of Persons Aged 15+ in 2017, the country was number 51 comparing other countries in Adult Literacy Rate. Saudi Arabia is overtaken by Panama, which was ranked number 50 at 95.41 Percent of Persons Aged 15+ and is followed by Colombia with 95.09 Percent of Persons Aged 15+. Uzbekistan ranked the highest 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 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+ |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 95.33 |
| 2016 | |
| 2015 | |
| 2014 | |
| 2013 | 94.43 |
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How does Saudi Arabia 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 | |
| 50 |
#50
Panama
|
95.41 % | 2018 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 51 |
#51
Saudi Arabia
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95.33 % | 2017 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 52 |
#52
Colombia
|
95.09 % | 2019 | +0.0 % | +0.2 % | View data | |