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Bangladesh Adult Literacy Rate

Bangladesh's adult literacy rate rose to 76% in 2021, up from 75% in 2020, according to World Bank. This represents an increase of 1% from the previous year. Bangladesh has adult literacy rate lower than the global median (76.00% vs median 93.38%). Compared with the median in Asia, Bangladesh is lower (76.00% vs regional median 96.00%) and ranks 36th out of 41 countries in Asia.

Yearly Historical Data (1981-2021)

(in %)
Year Adult Literacy Rate (%)
2021 76%
2020 75%
2019 75%
2018 74%
2017 73%
2016 73%
2015 65%
2014 61%
2013 61%
2012 58%
2011 59%
2007 46.66%
2001 47%
1991 35%
1981 29%
Bangladesh Adult Literacy Rate : Definition
Adult Literacy Rate measures the percentage of people in Bangladesh aged 15 and older who can read and write.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Gini Index 33.4 points 32.4 points 2022
Happiness Index 3.85 points 3.89 points 2024
Homicide Rate 2.34 2.19 2018
Population 173.56M 171.47M 2024
Poverty Rate 8% 19.5% 2022
Primary Enrollment Rate 111.6% 117.66% 2023