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Spain Adult Literacy Rate

Spain's adult literacy rate rose to 99% in 2020, up from 98% in 2018, according to World Bank. This represents an increase of 1% from the previous year. Spain has adult literacy rate higher than the global median (99.00% vs median 93.38%). Compared with the median in Europe, Spain is lower (99.00% vs regional median 99.10%) and ranks 16th out of 23 countries in Europe.

Yearly Historical Data (1981-2020)

(in %)
Year Adult Literacy Rate (%)
2020 99%
2018 98%
2016 98%
2015 98%
2014 98%
2013 98%
2012 98%
2011 98%
2010 98%
2009 98%
2008 98%
2007 98%
2006 98%
2005 98%
2004 97%
1991 96%
1981 93%
Spain Adult Literacy Rate : Definition
Adult Literacy Rate measures the percentage of people in Spain aged 15 and older who can read and write.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Gini Index 33.6 points 33.9 points 2022
Happiness Index 6.47 points 6.42 points 2024
Homicide Rate 0.61 0.63 2021
Population 48.81M 48.35M 2024
Poverty Rate 0.8% 0.7% 2022
Primary Enrollment Rate 102.45% 102.9% 2022