Countries with the Highest Literacy Rate (2022)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2022
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Uzbekistan leads with adult literacy rate (%) of 100.0%.
Tuvalu ranks #2 at 100.0%.
Russian Federation ranks #3 at 99.9%.
San Marino ranks #4 at 99.9%.
Turkmenistan ranks #5 at 99.9%.
Top 25 Countries by Adult Literacy Rate (%)
| # | Country | Adult Literacy Rate (%) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Uzbekistan | 100.0% | 2022 |
| 2 |  Tuvalu | 100.0% | 2022 |
| 3 |  Russian Federation | 99.9% | 2021 |
| 4 |  San Marino | 99.9% | 2022 |
| 5 |  Turkmenistan | 99.9% | 2022 |
| 6 |  Palau | 99.8% | 2020 |
| 7 |  Armenia | 99.8% | 2023 |
| 8 |  Azerbaijan | 99.8% | 2023 |
| 9 |  Spain | 99.7% | 2021 |
| 10 |  Georgia | 99.7% | 2024 |
| 11 |  Tonga | 99.5% | 2023 |
| 12 |  Serbia | 99.3% | 2022 |
| 13 |  Romania | 99.2% | 2021 |
| 14 |  Argentina | 99.1% | 2020 |
| 15 |  Uruguay | 98.9% | 2024 |
| 16 |  United Arab Emirates | 98.8% | 2024 |
| 17 |  Mongolia | 98.6% | 2024 |
| 18 |  Kiribati | 98.6% | 2020 |
| 19 |  Philippines | 98.5% | 2020 |
| 20 |  West Bank and Gaza | 97.9% | 2024 |
| 21 |  Saudi Arabia | 97.9% | 2024 |
| 22 |  Bahrain | 97.8% | 2024 |
| 23 |  Albania | 97.7% | 2023 |
| 24 |  Singapore | 97.7% | 2021 |
| 25 |  Oman | 97.3% | 2022 |
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FAQ
What is the highest adult literacy rate (%) in 2022?
Uzbekistan has the highest adult literacy rate (%) at 100.0% in 2022.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 98 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.