What is the average literacy rate in United States?

The average literacy rate in United States is 99 %. This is 14.2% higher the global average of 86.7%.

How does United States compare to the global average?

United States's value of 99 % is 14.2% higher the global average of 86.7%. This places it above most countries.

Which country has the highest literacy rate?

Among the countries tracked, Finland has the highest value at 100 %.

Average Literacy Rate in United States

vs Global Average:86.7%(+14.2%)

The average literacy rate in United States is 99 %, which is above the global average of 86.7%. United States, with a population of 334 million, is one of the world's most populous nations.

Country	Value (%)	vs Global Avg
Finland	100	+15.3%
Japan	99	+14.2%
United States	99	+14.2%
China	97	+11.9%
Brazil	93	+7.3%
India	74	-14.6%
Nigeria	62	-28.5%
Niger	19	-78.1%

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Literacy Rate in Other Countries

Average Literacy Rate in Japan99 Average Literacy Rate in China97 Average Literacy Rate in Brazil93 Average Literacy Rate in India74 Average Literacy Rate in Nigeria62

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More Statistics About United States

Average Salary in United States65,000 Average GDP Per Capita in United States80,035 Average Inflation Rate in United States3.2 Average Net Worth in United States551,350 Average Unemployment Rate in United States3.7 Average Retirement Age in United States67 Average Working Hours in United States38.7 Average GDP Growth Rate in United States2.5 Average Corporate Tax Rate in United States21 Average Height in United States175.3 Average Male Height in United States177.1 Average Female Height in United States163.5 Average Weight in United States83 Average BMI in United States29.9 Average Life Expectancy in United States77.5 Average Infant Mortality Rate in United States5.4 Average Internet Speed in United States203.8 Average IQ in United States97.4 Average Temperature in United States12.5 Average Carbon Footprint in United States14.9