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Belarus Adult Literacy Rate

Belarus' adult literacy rate was 100% in 2019, unchanged from 2009, according to World Bank. Belarus has the 3rd highest adult literacy rate. Other top countries are Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Russia.

Yearly Historical Data (1989-2019)

(in %)
Year Adult Literacy Rate (%)
2019 100%
2009 100%
1999 100%
1989 98%
Belarus Adult Literacy Rate : Definition
Adult Literacy Rate measures the percentage of people in Belarus aged 15 and older who can read and write.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Gini Index 24.4 points 25.3 points 2020
Happiness Index 5.82 points 5.53 points 2021
Homicide Rate 2.33 2.33 2019
Population 9.13M 9.18M 2024
Poverty Rate 0% 0% 2020
Primary Enrollment Rate 94.74% 94.71% 2023