Saudi Arabia: Literacy rate

The latest value from 2020 is 97.59 percent, an increase from 95.33 percent in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 87.55 percent, based on data from 27 countries. Historically, the average for Saudi Arabia from 1992 to 2020 is 86.73 percent. The minimum value, 70.82 percent, was reached in 1992 while the maximum of 97.59 percent was recorded in 2020. 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.