Iran - Adult (15+) literacy rate

89.0 (%) in 2022

In 2022, adult literacy rate for Iran was 89 %. Adult literacy rate of Iran increased from 73.1 % in 1996 to 89 % in 2022 growing at an average annual rate of 2.24%.

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What is adult literacy rate?

Adult (15+) literacy rate (%). Total is the percentage of the population age 15 and above who can, with understanding, read and write a short, simple statement on their everyday life. Generally, ‘literacy’ also encompasses ‘numeracy’, the ability to make simple arithmetic calculations. This indicator is calculated by dividing the number of literates aged 15 years and over by the corresponding age group population and multiplying the result by 100.

What is Iran adult literacy rate?