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Singapore Adult Literacy Rate

Singapore's adult literacy rate rose to 98% in 2021, up from 97% in 2020, according to World Bank. This represents an increase of 1% from the previous year. Singapore has adult literacy rate higher than the global median (98.00% vs median 93.38%). Compared with the median in Asia, Singapore is higher (98.00% vs regional median 96.00%) and ranks 14th out of 41 countries in Asia.

Yearly Historical Data (1980-2021)

(in %)
Year Adult Literacy Rate (%)
2021 98%
2020 97%
2019 97%
2018 97%
2017 97%
2016 97%
2015 97%
2014 97%
2013 97%
2012 96%
2011 96%
2010 96%
2000 93%
1990 89%
1980 83%
Singapore Adult Literacy Rate : Definition
Adult Literacy Rate measures the percentage of people in Singapore aged 15 and older who can read and write.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Happiness Index 6.57 points 6.52 points 2024
Homicide Rate 0.1 0.17 2021
Population 6.04M 5.92M 2024
Primary Enrollment Rate 99.58% 99.87% 2022