Nigeria scores 72/100 for Adult Literacy Rate (rank 196 of 229 countries). The measured value is 72 %.
Adult Literacy Rate in Nigeria
72
72 %
Score / 100
#196
of 229 countries
Adult Literacy Rate — Global Ranking ↗
| # | Country | Value | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Liechtenstein |
100 % | 100 |
| 1 |  Andorra |
100 % | 100 |
| 1 |  Korea DPR |
100 % | 100 |
| 4 |  Denmark |
99 % | 99 |
| 4 |  Sweden |
99 % | 99 |
| … | |||
| 192 |  Egypt |
75 % | 75 |
| 192 |  Bangladesh |
75 % | 75 |
| 196 | Nigeria |
72 % | 72 |
| 196 |  Burundi |
72 % | 72 |
| 196 |  Bhutan |
72 % | 72 |
| … | |||
| 225 |  South Sudan |
35 % | 35 |
| 228 |  Guinea |
32 % | 32 |
| 229 |  Chad |
26 % | 26 |