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Honduras Adult Literacy Rate

Honduras' adult literacy rate rose to 89% in 2019, up from 87% in 2018, according to World Bank. This represents an increase of 2% from the previous year. Honduras has adult literacy rate lower than the global median (89.00% vs median 93.38%). Compared with the median in Americas, Honduras is lower (89.00% vs regional median 95.00%) and ranks 21st out of 23 countries in Americas.

Yearly Historical Data (2001-2019)

(in %)
Year Adult Literacy Rate (%)
2019 89%
2018 87%
2016 89%
2015 88%
2014 87%
2013 85%
2012 85%
2011 85%
2010 85%
2007 84%
2001 80%
Honduras Adult Literacy Rate : Definition
Adult Literacy Rate measures the percentage of people in Honduras aged 15 and older who can read and write.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Gini Index 46.8 points 48.2 points 2023
Happiness Index 5.96 points 5.97 points 2024
Homicide Rate 38.34 35.79 2021
Population 10.83M 10.64M 2024
Poverty Rate 17% 18.8% 2023
Primary Enrollment Rate 86.55% 85.87% 2023