Male Literacy Rate (%) by Country
As of 2020, Palau leads globally in male literacy rate (%) at 100.0%, followed by Uzbekistan, Tuvalu, Russia. At the lower end, Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso rank among the lowest. The global median is 92.7% (Tunisia). This indicator falls under the "Education" category and is sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators. Data is available for 98 countries.
All Countries Ranked
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| # | Country | Male Literacy Rate (%) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Palau | 100.0% | 2020 |
| 2 |  Uzbekistan | 100.0% | 2022 |
| 3 |  Tuvalu | 100.0% | 2022 |
| 4 |  Russia | 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 |
| 11 |  Serbia | 99.6% | 2022 |
| 12 |  West Bank and Gaza | 99.4% | 2024 |
| 13 |  Tonga | 99.3% | 2023 |
| 14 |  Türkiye | 99.3% | 2021 |
| 15 |  Argentina | 99.1% | 2020 |
| 16 |  United Arab Emirates | 99.0% | 2024 |
| 17 |  Romania | 99.0% | 2021 |
| 18 |  Singapore | 98.9% | 2021 |
| 19 |  Bolivia | 98.8% | 2024 |
| 20 |  Bahrain | 98.7% | 2024 |
| 21 |  Uruguay | 98.6% | 2024 |
| 22 |  Oman | 98.6% | 2022 |
| 23 |  Kiribati | 98.6% | 2020 |
| 24 |  Saudi Arabia | 98.6% | 2024 |
| 25 |  Philippines | 98.4% | 2020 |
| 26 |  Mongolia | 98.4% | 2024 |
| 27 |  China | 98.4% | 2020 |
| 28 |  Albania | 98.2% | 2023 |
| 29 |  Indonesia | 97.4% | 2020 |
| 30 |  Vietnam | 97.2% | 2022 |
| 31 |  Syria | 97.2% | 2021 |
| 32 |  Panama | 97.1% | 2024 |
| 33 |  Kuwait | 97.1% | 2020 |
| 34 |  Peru | 97.0% | 2024 |
| 35 |  Malaysia | 96.8% | 2022 |
| 36 |  Jordan | 96.6% | 2024 |
| 37 |  Mexico | 96.3% | 2024 |
| 38 |  Mauritius | 96.1% | 2023 |
| 39 |  Marshall Islands | 95.7% | 2021 |
| 40 |  Paraguay | 95.4% | 2024 |
| 41 |  Colombia | 95.0% | 2024 |
| 42 |  Myanmar | 94.6% | 2020 |
| 43 |  Ecuador | 94.5% | 2024 |
| 44 |  Brazil | 94.4% | 2024 |
| 45 |  Dominican Republic | 93.6% | 2024 |
| 46 |  Sri Lanka | 93.5% | 2024 |
| 47 |  Nauru | 93.4% | 2023 |
| 48 |  Cabo Verde | 92.9% | 2024 |
| 49 |  Iran | 92.8% | 2023 |
| 50 |  Tunisia | 92.7% | 2023 |
| 51 |  El Salvador | 91.6% | 2024 |
| 52 |  South Africa | 91.5% | 2024 |
| 53 |  Eswatini | 91.1% | 2022 |
| 54 |  Gabon | 90.8% | 2021 |
| 55 |  Thailand | 90.7% | 2022 |
| 56 |  Iraq | 90.3% | 2021 |
| 57 |  Cambodia | 90.3% | 2023 |
| 58 |  Papua New Guinea | 90.2% | 2022 |
| 59 |  Namibia | 87.9% | 2023 |
| 60 |  Belize | 87.9% | 2022 |
| 61 |  Vanuatu | 87.7% | 2023 |
| 62 |  Honduras | 87.6% | 2024 |
| 63 |  Guatemala | 86.9% | 2024 |
| 64 |  India | 85.7% | 2024 |
| 65 |  DR Congo | 85.4% | 2023 |
| 66 |  Egypt | 85.3% | 2022 |
| 67 |  Laos | 85.1% | 2023 |
| 68 |  Tanzania | 84.3% | 2022 |
| 69 |  Guyana | 84.2% | 2020 |
| 70 |  Angola | 84.0% | 2023 |
| 71 |  Lesotho | 83.2% | 2024 |
| 72 |  Togo | 82.8% | 2022 |
| 73 |  Bangladesh | 81.4% | 2022 |
| 74 |  Ghana | 81.3% | 2021 |
| 75 |  Uganda | 81.3% | 2024 |
| 76 |  Rwanda | 81.0% | 2022 |
| 77 |  Zambia | 80.6% | 2024 |
| 78 |  Comoros | 79.6% | 2021 |
| 79 |  Malawi | 78.6% | 2020 |
| 80 |  Nigeria | 78.4% | 2024 |
| 81 |  Madagascar | 77.9% | 2021 |
| 82 |  Burundi | 77.9% | 2020 |
| 83 |  Guinea-Bissau | 77.3% | 2022 |
| 84 |  Mozambique | 74.0% | 2022 |
| 85 |  Bhutan | 73.4% | 2022 |
| 86 |  Timor-Leste | 73.1% | 2022 |
| 87 |  Ethiopia | 71.0% | 2022 |
| 88 |  Mauritania | 70.1% | 2020 |
| 89 |  Pakistan | 69.1% | 2021 |
| 90 |  Côte d'Ivoire | 68.0% | 2022 |
| 91 |  The Gambia | 65.3% | 2021 |
| 92 |  Somalia | 64.5% | 2022 |
| 93 |  Benin | 62.6% | 2022 |
| 94 |  Senegal | 61.5% | 2023 |
| 95 |  Afghanistan | 52.1% | 2021 |
| 96 |  Burkina Faso | 48.7% | 2023 |
| 97 |  Niger | 47.9% | 2022 |
| 98 |  Mali | 45.2% | 2024 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has the highest male literacy rate (%) in 2020?
Palau ranks #1 with male literacy rate (%) of 100.0% as of 2020, based on data from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Which country has the lowest male literacy rate (%)?
Mali ranks last (#98) with 45.2% as of 2020.
What is the global median for male literacy rate (%)?
The median value is 92.7% (Tunisia, ranked #50 out of 98 countries).
How many countries report data for male literacy rate (%)?
98 countries have available data for male literacy rate (%). Data is sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators and updated regularly.
What category does male literacy rate (%) belong to?
Male Literacy Rate (%) is classified under the "Education" category. Statistics of the World tracks 337 indicators across 27 categories.