Macao—Adult Literacy Rate (%)
Latest Value
96.5%
2016
Maximum
96.5%
2016
Minimum
91.3%
2001
CAGR
+0.4%
4 years
Last
96.5%
Previous
—
Highest
96.5%
Lowest
91.3%
Unit
% of people ages 15 and above
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Macao's adult literacy rate (%) was 96.5% in 2016. Over the past 4 years, the highest recorded value was 96.5% (2016) and the lowest was 91.3% (2001). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 96.5% | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 95.6% | +2.3% |
| 2006 | 93.5% | +2.4% |
| 2001 | 91.3% |
Top Countries — Adult Literacy Rate (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuvalu | 100.0% | 2022 |
| 2 | Uzbekistan | 100.0% | 2022 |
| 3 | Russia | 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 |
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
Literacy data comes from population censuses and household surveys. The UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) is the primary source. In some countries, literacy is self-reported; in others, it is tested directly. The World Bank uses UIS estimates, which apply statistical modeling to fill gaps between survey years.
Unit
% of people ages 15 and above