Brazil: Literacy rate

The latest value from 2024 is 94.74 percent, an increase from 94.57 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 89.47 percent, based on data from 29 countries. Historically, the average for Brazil from 1980 to 2024 is 91.1 percent. The minimum value, 74.59 percent, was reached in 1980 while the maximum of 94.77 percent was recorded in 2021. See the global rankings or world map 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.