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Romania Adult Literacy Rate

Romania's adult literacy rate was 99% in 2021, unchanged from 2011, according to World Bank. Romania has adult literacy rate higher than the global median (99.00% vs median 93.38%). Compared with the median in Europe, Romania is lower (99.00% vs regional median 99.10%) and ranks 14th out of 23 countries in Europe.

Yearly Historical Data (1992-2021)

(in %)
Year Adult Literacy Rate (%)
2021 99%
2011 99%
2002 97%
1992 97%
Romania Adult Literacy Rate : Definition
Adult Literacy Rate measures the percentage of people in Romania aged 15 and older who can read and write.