Singapore: Literacy rate

The latest value from 2021 is 98 percent, an increase from 97 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 86.53 percent, based on data from 48 countries. Historically, the average for Singapore from 1980 to 2021 is 95.13 percent. The minimum value, 83 percent, was reached in 1980 while the maximum of 98 percent was recorded in 2021. 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.