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    Average Literacy Rate in India

    74

    %

    vs Global Average:86.7%(-14.6%)

    The average literacy rate in India is 74 %, which is below the global average of 86.7%. India, with a population of 1428 million, is one of the world's most populous nations.

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    How India Compares

    CountryValue (%)vs Global Avg
    Finland100+15.3%
    Japan99+14.2%
    United States99+14.2%
    China97+11.9%
    Brazil93+7.3%
    India74-14.6%
    Nigeria62-28.5%
    Niger19-78.1%

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    Literacy Rate in Other Countries

    Average Literacy Rate in Japan99Average Literacy Rate in United States99Average Literacy Rate in China97Average Literacy Rate in Brazil93Average Literacy Rate in Nigeria62
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    More Statistics About India

    Average Salary in India2,800Average GDP Per Capita in India2,730Average Inflation Rate in India5.4Average Net Worth in India16,500Average Unemployment Rate in India8Average Retirement Age in India58Average Working Hours in India47.7Average GDP Growth Rate in India7.2Average Height in India164.9Average Male Height in India166.5Average Female Height in India152.6Average Weight in India57Average BMI in India22.9Average Life Expectancy in India70.8Average Infant Mortality Rate in India25.5Average Internet Speed in India56.8Average IQ in India82Average Temperature in India24.7Average Carbon Footprint in India1.9Average CO₂ Emissions Per Capita in India1.9