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Saudi Arabia Adult Literacy Rate

Saudi Arabia's adult literacy rate rose to 98% in 2020, up from 95% in 2017, according to World Bank. This represents an increase of 3% from the previous year. Saudi Arabia has adult literacy rate higher than the global median (98.00% vs median 93.38%). Compared with the median in Asia, Saudi Arabia is higher (98.00% vs regional median 96.00%) and ranks 13th out of 41 countries in Asia.

Yearly Historical Data (1992-2020)

(in %)
Year Adult Literacy Rate (%)
2020 98%
2017 95%
2013 94%
2004 83%
2000 79%
1992 71%
Saudi Arabia Adult Literacy Rate : Definition
Adult Literacy Rate measures the percentage of people in Saudi Arabia aged 15 and older who can read and write.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Happiness Index 6.6 points 6.59 points 2024
Homicide Rate 0.8 0.64 2019
Population 35.3M 33.7M 2024
Primary Enrollment Rate 102.71% 101.51% 2022