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Bulgaria Adult Literacy Rate

Bulgaria's adult literacy rate rose to 98.4% in 2021, up from 98% in 2011, according to World Bank. This represents an increase of 0.4% from the previous year. Bulgaria has adult literacy rate higher than the global median (98.42% vs median 93.38%). Compared with the median in Europe, Bulgaria is lower (98.42% vs regional median 99.10%) and ranks 19th out of 23 countries in Europe.

Yearly Historical Data (2001-2021)

(in %)
Year Adult Literacy Rate (%)
2021 98.42%
2011 98%
2001 98%
Bulgaria Adult Literacy Rate : Definition
Adult Literacy Rate measures the percentage of people in Bulgaria aged 15 and older who can read and write.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Gini Index 38.2 points 39 points 2022
Happiness Index 5.55 points 5.46 points 2024
Homicide Rate 1.28 0.99 2021
Population 6.44M 6.45M 2024
Poverty Rate 1.1% 1.2% 2022
Primary Enrollment Rate 95.89% 95.61% 2022