Venezuela—Adult Literacy Rate (%)
Venezuela's adult literacy rate (%) was 97.2% in 2017. This represents a +0.1% change from 2016. Over the past 12 years, the highest recorded value was 97.2% (2017) and the lowest was 93.0% (2001). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 97.2% | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 97.1% | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 96.6% | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 96.0% | +1.3% |
| 2011 | 94.8% | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 95.4% | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 95.5% | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 95.3% | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 95.2% | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 94.7% | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 94.4% | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 93.0% |
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