Pakistan—Male Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #74 of 82
Latest Value
69.1%
2021
YoY Change
-0.2%
2019 → 2021
Global Rank
#74
of 82 countries
Maximum
71.1%
2017
Minimum
64.1%
2005
CAGR
+0.5%
14 years
Last
69.1%
Previous
69.3%
Highest
71.1%
Lowest
64.1%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 69.1% | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 69.3% | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 69.3% | -2.6% |
| 2017 | 71.1% | +3.0% |
| 2014 | 69.1% | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 68.6% | -1.8% |
| 2012 | 69.9% | +4.3% |
| 2011 | 67.0% | -2.8% |
| 2010 | 68.9% | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 68.6% | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 68.9% | +6.0% |
| 2007 | 65.0% | -3.9% |
| 2006 | 67.7% | +5.6% |
| 2005 | 64.1% |
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 →