Greece: Literacy rate

The latest value from 2009 is 93.91 percent, a decline from 95.99 percent in 2001. In comparison, the world average is 85.17 percent, based on data from 31 countries. Historically, the average for Greece from 1981 to 2009 is 93.26 percent. The minimum value, 90.51 percent, was reached in 1981 while the maximum of 95.99 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.