New Caledonia: Literacy rate

The latest value from 1996 is 96.14 percent, an increase from 93.08 percent in 1989. In comparison, the world average is 69.72 percent, based on data from 9 countries. Historically, the average for New Caledonia from 1976 to 1996 is 93.51 percent. The minimum value, 91.3 percent, was reached in 1976 while the maximum of 96.14 percent was recorded in 1996. 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.