Puerto Rico: Literacy rate

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 Puerto Rico

Literacy rate

 Latest value 92.40
 Year 2021
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1980 - 2021
 Average 90.63
 Min - Max 86.75 - 92.40
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2021 is 92.4 percent, an increase from 92.39 percent in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 91.79 percent, based on data from 39 countries. Historically, the average for Puerto Rico from 1980 to 2021 is 90.63 percent. The minimum value, 86.75 percent, was reached in 1980 while the maximum of 92.4 percent was recorded in 2021. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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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.

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