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Pakistan has the 38th highest adult literacy rate among 44 countries with data in 2021.
| Year | Adult Literacy Rate | Youth Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 58.86% | 73.13% |
| 2019 | 58% | 72.7% |
| 2018 | 57.01% | 71.99% |
| 2017 | 59.13% | 74.53% |
| 2014 | 56.98% | 72.8% |
| 2013 | 55.59% | 71.64% |
| 2012 | 56.76% | 72.58% |
| 2011 | 54.74% | 70.77% |
| 2010 | 55.38% | 71.26% |
| 2009 | 54.89% | 70.68% |
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics · Updated