Morocco—Male Literacy Rate (%)
Morocco's male literacy rate (%) was 75.4% in 2014. Over the past 6 years, the highest recorded value was 80.2% (2012) and the lowest was 65.7% (2004). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 75.4% | -5.9% |
| 2012 | 80.2% | +5.4% |
| 2011 | 76.1% | +10.4% |
| 2009 | 68.9% | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 68.4% | +4.0% |
| 2004 | 65.7% |
Top Countries — Male Literacy Rate (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palau | 100.0% | 2020 |
| 2 | Uzbekistan | 100.0% | 2022 |
| 3 | Tuvalu | 100.0% | 2022 |
| 4 | Russian Federation | 99.9% | 2021 |
| 5 | San Marino | 99.9% | 2022 |
| 6 | Turkmenistan | 99.9% | 2022 |
| 7 | Azerbaijan | 99.8% | 2023 |
| 8 | Spain | 99.8% | 2021 |
| 9 | Armenia | 99.8% | 2023 |
| 10 | Georgia | 99.8% | 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
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.
Unit
% of males ages 15 and above