Solomon Islands: Literacy rate

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 Solomon Islands

Literacy rate

 Latest value 76.60
 Year 1999
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1999 - 1999
 Average 76.60
 Min - Max 76.60 - 76.60
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 1999 is 76.6 percent, unavailable from percent in . In comparison, the world average is 87.27 percent, based on data from 9 countries. Historically, the average for the Solomon Islands from 1999 to 1999 is 76.6 percent. The minimum value, 76.6 percent, was reached in 1999 while the maximum of 76.6 percent was recorded in 1999. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time. The value of that indicator for 1999 is 76.6 percent.
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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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