Tajikistan—Male Literacy Rate (%)
Tajikistan's male literacy rate (%) was 100.0% in 2009. Over the past 4 years, the highest recorded value was 100.0% (2009) and the lowest was 99.1% (2003). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 100.0% | +0.6% |
| 2007 | 99.4% | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 99.1% | -0.6% |
| 2000 | 99.7% |
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