Nepal—Adult Literacy Rate (%)
Latest Value
68.7%
2019
Maximum
68.7%
2019
Minimum
48.6%
2001
CAGR
+1.9%
6 years
Last
68.7%
Previous
—
Highest
68.7%
Lowest
48.6%
Unit
% of people ages 15 and above
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Nepal's adult literacy rate (%) was 68.7% in 2019. Over the past 6 years, the highest recorded value was 68.7% (2019) and the lowest was 48.6% (2001). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 68.7% | +2.8% |
| 2017 | 66.9% | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 65.5% | +9.8% |
| 2011 | 59.6% | +7.3% |
| 2008 | 55.6% | +14.3% |
| 2001 | 48.6% |
Top Countries — Adult Literacy Rate (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uzbekistan | 100.0% | 2022 |
| 2 | Tuvalu | 100.0% | 2022 |
| 3 | Russian Federation | 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