Iran, Islamic Rep.—Male Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #40 of 82
Latest Value
92.8%
2023
YoY Change
+0.3%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#40
of 82 countries
Maximum
92.8%
2023
Minimum
83.5%
2002
CAGR
+0.5%
19 years
Last
92.8%
Previous
92.5%
Highest
92.8%
Lowest
83.5%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 92.8% | +0.3% |
| 2022 | 92.5% | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 92.4% | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 92.0% | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 91.6% | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 91.2% | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 90.5% | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 90.3% | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 90.1% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 89.6% | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 89.5% | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 88.9% | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 88.1% | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 88.8% | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 88.3% | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 88.2% | +1.0% |
| 2006 | 87.3% | -0.8% |
| 2005 | 88.0% | +5.4% |
| 2002 | 83.5% |
Top Countries — Male Literacy Rate (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uzbekistan | 100.0% | 2022 |
| 2 | Tuvalu | 100.0% | 2022 |
| 3 | Russian Federation | 99.9% | 2021 |
| 4 | Turkmenistan | 99.9% | 2022 |
| 5 | San Marino | 99.9% | 2022 |
| 6 | Azerbaijan | 99.8% | 2023 |
| 7 | Spain | 99.8% | 2021 |
| 8 | Armenia | 99.8% | 2023 |
| 9 | Georgia | 99.8% | 2024 |
| 10 | Serbia | 99.6% | 2022 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.
Methodology
Data compiled by Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), uri: https://databrowser.uis.unesco.org/resources, note: The data are obtained through the UIS API. Detailed documentation is available at: https://api.uis.unesco.org/api/public/documentation/, publisher: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), type: Excel (bulk file), date accessed: 2025-09-22, date published: 2025-09.
Source: World Bank - World Development IndicatorsView original source →