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Russia Adult Literacy Rate

Russia's adult literacy rate was 100% in 2021, unchanged from 2010, according to World Bank. Russia has the 5th highest adult literacy rate. Other top countries are Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus and Georgia.

Yearly Historical Data (1989-2021)

(in %)
Year Adult Literacy Rate (%)
2021 100%
2010 100%
2002 99%
1989 98%
Russia Adult Literacy Rate : Definition
Adult Literacy Rate measures the percentage of people in Russia aged 15 and older who can read and write.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Gini Index 35.1 points 33.7 points 2021
Happiness Index 5.94 points 5.78 points 2024
Homicide Rate 6.8 7.35 2021
Population 143.53M 143.83M 2024
Poverty Rate 0.2% 0.1% 2021
Primary Enrollment Rate 97.75% 101.14% 2023