Adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, rural, both sexes in Republic of Moldova

Republic of Moldova: Adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, rural, both sexes was 99.3% in 2014. ▬ Flat

Latest (2014)
99.3%
Change on year
up 0.5%
World rank
3rd
of 38 countries
All-time high
99.3%
in 2014
All-time low
97.7%
in 2004
Years of data
6
2004–2014

Adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, rural, both sexes in Republic of Moldova, 2004–2014

0204060801002004200920142004: 97.7 %2007: 98.1 %2009: 98.7 %2010: 98.7 %2012: 98.8 %2014: 99.3 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

Republic of Moldova recorded 99.3% for adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, rural, both sexes in 2014. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.5% on the previous year and up 1.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, rural, both sexes in Republic of Moldova peaked at 99.3% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 97.7%, in 2004.

That places Republic of Moldova 3rd out of 38 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the top 10%.

Adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, rural, both sexes in Republic of Moldova, year by year

Annual values for Adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, rural, both sexes (%) in Republic of Moldova, 2004 to 2014.
Year % Change
2004 97.7%
2007 98.1% +0.4%
2009 98.7% +0.6%
2010 98.7% -0.0%
2012 98.8% +0.1%
2014 99.3% +0.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 98.2% 97.7% 98.7% 3
2010s 98.9% 98.7% 99.3% 3

Countries ranked near Republic of Moldova

  1. 1 Uzbekistan 100.0%
  2. 2 Azerbaijan 99.8% compare
  3. 4 Spain 97.9% compare
  4. 5 Uruguay 97.8% compare
  5. 6 Palestine, State of 96.3% compare

See the full ranking of 38 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, rural, both sexes in Republic of Moldova?
Adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, rural, both sexes in Republic of Moldova was 99.3% in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, rural, both sexes recorded in Republic of Moldova?
The highest recorded value was 99.3% in 2014.
What is the lowest adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, rural, both sexes recorded in Republic of Moldova?
The lowest recorded value was 97.7% in 2004.
How does Republic of Moldova rank for adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, rural, both sexes?
Republic of Moldova ranks 3rd out of 38 countries with data for 2014.
Is adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, rural, both sexes rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Republic of Moldova data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, rural, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Adult literacy rate, population 15+ years, rural, both sexes (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
38 places, 341 data points, 1976–2019
Last refreshed

Total number of adults in rural areas over age 15 who cannot both read and write with understanding a short simple statement on their everyday life. For more information, consult the UNESCO Institute of Statistics website: http://www.uis.unesco.org/Education/