Albania: Literacy rate

The latest value from 2022 is 98.5 percent, an increase from 97.25 percent in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 77.72 percent, based on data from 44 countries. Historically, the average for Albania from 2001 to 2022 is 97.45 percent. The minimum value, 95.94 percent, was reached in 2008 while the maximum of 98.71 percent was recorded in 2001. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.