Slovenia: Literacy rate

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 Slovenia

Literacy rate

 Latest value 99.60
 Year 2001
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1991 - 2001
 Average 99.56
 Min - Max 99.52 - 99.60
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2001 is 99.6 percent, an increase from 99.52 percent in 1991. In comparison, the world average is 83.70 percent, based on data from 31 countries. Historically, the average for Slovenia from 1991 to 2001 is 99.56 percent. The minimum value, 99.52 percent, was reached in 1991 while the maximum of 99.6 percent was recorded in 2001. 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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