Lesotho vs South Africa: Adult Literacy Rate
Lesotho
90.45
in 2024
South Africa
91.15
in 2024
Lesotho rank
57th
South Africa rank
54th
Adult Literacy Rate over time
- Lesotho
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 91.15 against 90.45 in Lesotho, a difference of 0.7.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 5 shared years of data; in 2009 it was South Africa ahead.
Lesotho ranks 57th and South Africa ranks 54th of 110 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Lesotho | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 75.8 | 92.89 | 17.09 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 88.77 | 93.63 | 4.87 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 90.45 | 91.15 | 0.7 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult literacy rate, Lesotho or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 91.15 against 90.45 in Lesotho as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adult literacy rate between Lesotho and South Africa?
- 0.7, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Lesotho and South Africa?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2024.
- How do Lesotho and South Africa rank globally for adult literacy rate?
- Lesotho ranks 57th and South Africa ranks 54th of 110 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund, published as Adult Literacy Rate. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Gender-disaggregated data on educational outcomes.