Nicaragua—Adult Literacy Rate (%)
Latest Value
87.3%
2014
Maximum
87.3%
2014
Minimum
76.7%
2001
CAGR
+1.0%
4 years
Last
87.3%
Previous
—
Highest
87.3%
Lowest
76.7%
Unit
% of people ages 15 and above
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Nicaragua's adult literacy rate (%) was 87.3% in 2014. Over the past 4 years, the highest recorded value was 87.3% (2014) and the lowest was 76.7% (2001). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 87.3% | +2.0% |
| 2012 | 85.6% | +9.8% |
| 2005 | 78.0% | +1.7% |
| 2001 | 76.7% |
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