Kuwait—Male Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development Indicators
Latest Value
97.1%
2020
YoY Change
+0.4%
2018 → 2020
Maximum
97.1%
2020
Minimum
94.4%
2005
CAGR
+0.2%
11 years
Last
97.1%
Previous
96.7%
Highest
97.1%
Lowest
94.4%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 97.1% | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 96.7% | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 96.7% | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 96.4% | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 96.3% | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 95.8% | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 95.6% | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 95.0% | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 94.8% | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 94.5% | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 94.4% |
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.
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