Adult Literacy Rate in Algeria

Algeria: Adult Literacy Rate was 81.41 in 2018. β–² Rising

Latest (2018)
81.41
World rank
71st
of 110 countries
All-time high
81.41
in 2018
All-time low
49.63
in 1987
Years of data
5
1987–2018

Adult Literacy Rate in Algeria, 1987–2018

0204060801987200220181987: 49.62002: 69.92006: 72.72008: 75.12018: 81.4

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for adult literacy rate in Algeria is 81.41, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, adult literacy rate in Algeria peaked at 81.41 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 49.63, in 1987.

That places Algeria 71st out of 110 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 49.63 49.63 49.63 1
2000s 72.55 69.87 75.14 3
2010s 81.41 81.41 81.41 1

Countries ranked near Algeria

  1. 68 Cambodia 83.78 compare
  2. 69 Nicaragua 82.61 compare
  3. 70 Guatemala 82.11 compare
  4. 72 Egypt 79.45 compare
  5. 73 Bangladesh 79 compare
  6. 74 Rwanda 78.76 compare

See the full ranking of 110 places β†’

More gender data for Algeria

All data for Algeria β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is adult literacy rate in Algeria?
Adult literacy rate in Algeria was 81.41 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest adult literacy rate recorded in Algeria?
The highest recorded value was 81.41 in 2018.
What is the lowest adult literacy rate recorded in Algeria?
The lowest recorded value was 49.63 in 1987.
How does Algeria rank for adult literacy rate?
Algeria ranks 71st out of 110 countries with data for 2018.
Is adult literacy rate rising or falling in Algeria?
Over the last ten years it is up 8.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Algeria data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Adult Literacy Rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Adult Literacy Rate
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
110 places, 1,086 data points, 1975–2024
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Gender-disaggregated data on educational outcomes.