Nepal—Male Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development Indicators
Latest Value
79.8%
2019
YoY Change
+0.8%
2017 → 2019
Maximum
79.8%
2019
Minimum
62.7%
2001
CAGR
+1.3%
6 years
Last
79.8%
Previous
79.1%
Highest
79.8%
Lowest
62.7%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 79.8% | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 79.1% | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 78.3% | +9.2% |
| 2011 | 71.7% | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 70.7% | +12.8% |
| 2001 | 62.7% |
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 →