Countries with the Highest Literacy Rates

Updated July 7, 2023 | Infoplease Staff

The countries with the highest literacy rate, defined as the ability to read and write by age 15. The figures given are from the latest figures available, from 2021-2023.[1]

Rank Country Literacy Rate
1. Andorra 100%
2. Finland 100%
3. Liechtenstein 100%
4. Luxembourg 100%
5. North Korea 100%
6. Norway 100%
7. Uzbekistan 100%
8. Latvia 99.89%
9. Estonia 99.82%
10. Lithuania 99.82%

NOTE: Country rankings aren't definitive; instead they provide an approximate comparison. Country data vary enormously depending on the sources, and there is an absence of reliable data on some countries. 

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[1] Literacy Rate by Country 2023 - Wisevoter. (2023, May 3). Wisevoter. Retrieved on July 7, 2023 from https://wisevoter.com/country-rankings/literacy-rate-by-country