Literacy Rate of South Korea

98.8%

#31 of 238 Society

Share of adults who can read and write.

🤖 AI summary

South Korea's Literacy Rate stands at 98.8%. That ranks 31st of 238 countries tracked — mid-table. It sits close to the Eastern Asia average.

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Argentina 99.0%
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Austria 99.0%
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Belgium 99.0%
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What is the Literacy Rate of South Korea?

South Korea's Literacy Rate is 98.8% (latest available, UNESCO (2023)).

How does South Korea rank for Literacy Rate?

South Korea ranks 31st out of 238 countries.