Comparative Literacy Statistics
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The table below shows the adult and youth literacy rates for India and some neighbouring countries in 2002. Adult literacy rate is based on the 15+ years age group, while Youth literacy rate is for the 15–24 years age group (i.e. youth is a subset of adults).
| Country | Adult Literacy Rate | Youth Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|
| China | 95.9% (2009) | 99.4% (2009) |
| Sri Lanka | 90.8 (2007) | 98.0 |
| Burma | 89.9% (2007) | 94.4% (2004) |
| Iran | 82.4% (2007) | 95% (2002) |
| World Average | 84% (1998) | 88% (2001) |
| India | 74.04% (2011) | 82% (2001) |
| Nepal | 56.5% (2007) | 62.7% |
| Pakistan | 62.2% (2007) | 73.9% (2010) |
| Bangladesh | 53.5% (2007) | 74% |
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