Literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, both sexes in Thailand

Thailand: Literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, both sexes was 90.8% in 2018. ▬ Flat

Latest (2018)
90.8%
Change on year
down 2.6%
World rank
16th
of 36 countries
All-time high
96.8%
in 2010
All-time low
90.8%
in 2018
Years of data
6
2000–2018

Literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, both sexes in Thailand, 2000–2018

0204060801002000200920182000: 92.6 %2005: 93.7 %2010: 96.8 %2013: 95.7 %2015: 93.2 %2018: 90.8 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

Thailand recorded 90.8% for literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, both sexes in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.

The figure is down 2.6% on the previous year and down 6.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, both sexes in Thailand peaked at 96.8% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 90.8%, in 2018.

That places Thailand 16th out of 36 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.

Literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, both sexes in Thailand, year by year

Annual values for Literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, both sexes (%) in Thailand, 2000 to 2018.
Year % Change
2000 92.6%
2005 93.7% +1.2%
2010 96.8% +3.3%
2013 95.7% -1.2%
2015 93.2% -2.6%
2018 90.8% -2.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 93.1% 92.6% 93.7% 2
2010s 94.1% 90.8% 96.8% 4

Countries ranked near Thailand

  1. 13 Sri Lanka 92.2% compare
  2. 14 Paraguay 92.0% compare
  3. 15 Mexico 91.1% compare
  4. 17 Ecuador 89.2% compare
  5. 18 Colombia 89.0% compare
  6. 19 Dominican Republic 88.1% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, both sexes in Thailand?
Literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, both sexes in Thailand was 90.8% in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, both sexes recorded in Thailand?
The highest recorded value was 96.8% in 2010.
What is the lowest literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, both sexes recorded in Thailand?
The lowest recorded value was 90.8% in 2018.
How does Thailand rank for literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, both sexes?
Thailand ranks 16th out of 36 countries with data for 2018.
Is literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, both sexes rising or falling in Thailand?
Over the last ten years it is down 6.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Thailand data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Literacy rate, population 25-64 years, rural, both sexes (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
36 places, 331 data points, 1976–2019
Last refreshed

Percentage of the population in rural areas between age 25 and age 64 who can, with understanding, read and write a short, simple statement on their everyday life. Generally, ‘literacy’ also encompasses ‘numeracy’, the ability to make simple arithmetic calculations. This indicator is calculated by dividing the number of literates aged 25-64 years by the corresponding age group population and multiplying the result by 100. For more information, consult the UNESCO Institute of Statistics website: http://www.uis.unesco.org/Education/