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Thailand Adult Literacy Rate

Thailand's adult literacy rate fell to 91.1% in 2022, down from 94.1% in 2021, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 3% from the previous year. Thailand has adult literacy rate lower than the global median (91.10% vs median 93.38%). Compared with the median in Asia, Thailand is lower (91.10% vs regional median 96.00%) and ranks 29th out of 41 countries in Asia.

Yearly Historical Data (1980-2022)

(in %)
Year Adult Literacy Rate (%)
2022 91.1%
2021 94.1%
2019 91.27%
2018 94%
2016 91.98%
2015 93%
2013 94%
2010 96%
2005 94%
2000 93%
1980 88%
Thailand Adult Literacy Rate : Definition
Adult Literacy Rate measures the percentage of people in Thailand aged 15 and older who can read and write.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Gini Index 33.5 points 34.3 points 2023
Happiness Index 6.22 points 5.98 points 2024
Population 71.67M 71.7M 2024
Poverty Rate 0% 0% 2023
Primary Enrollment Rate 103.49% 105.1% 2023