Adult Literacy Rate in Macau (China)

Macau (China): Adult Literacy Rate was 97.11 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)
97.11
World rank
29th
of 110 countries
All-time high
97.11
in 2021
All-time low
90.38
in 1981
Years of data
6
1981–2021

Adult Literacy Rate in Macau (China), 1981–2021

0204060801001981200120211981: 90.42001: 91.32006: 93.52011: 95.62016: 96.52021: 97.1

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for adult literacy rate in Macau (China) is 97.11, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, adult literacy rate in Macau (China) peaked at 97.11 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 90.38, in 1981.

Macau (China) ranks 29th of 110 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 90.38 90.38 90.38 1
2000s 92.4 91.3 93.5 2
2010s 96.09 95.64 96.54 2
2020s 97.11 97.11 97.11 1

Countries ranked near Macau (China)

  1. 26 Oman 97.34 compare
  2. 27 Türkiye 97.26 compare
  3. 28 Chile 97.16 compare
  4. 30 China (People’s Republic of) 96.74 compare
  5. 31 Bolivia 96.73 compare
  6. 32 Kuwait 96.46 compare

See the full ranking of 110 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is adult literacy rate in Macau (China)?
Adult literacy rate in Macau (China) was 97.11 in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest adult literacy rate recorded in Macau (China)?
The highest recorded value was 97.11 in 2021.
What is the lowest adult literacy rate recorded in Macau (China)?
The lowest recorded value was 90.38 in 1981.
How does Macau (China) rank for adult literacy rate?
Macau (China) ranks 29th out of 110 countries with data for 2021.
Is adult literacy rate rising or falling in Macau (China)?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Macau (China) 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
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Coverage
110 places, 1,086 data points, 1975–2024
Last refreshed

Gender-disaggregated data on educational outcomes.