Literacy Rate: Palau
Palau's literacy rate is currently 99.8% as of 2020. # Palau Literacy Rate Palau achieved a 99.
Current (2020)
99.8%
+3.4% y/y
Peak (2020)
99.8%
Low (1980)
91.9%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1980–2020 · 4 pts
Literacy Rate — Palau
1980 — 2020
Literacy Rate — Palau
Analysis# Palau Literacy Rate
Palau achieved a 99.845% literacy rate in 2020, matching its all-time peak and representing a substantial 8.6 percentage point improvement since 1980, when the rate stood at 91.92%. The island nation has maintained near-universal literacy for the past decade, positioning it among the world's highest-performing countries in educational attainment.
The data reveals a dramatic acceleration between 1980 and 2013, during which literacy rose from 91.92% to 99.5%—a gain of 7.58 points in just 33 years. A notable dip to 96.59% appeared in 2015, but Palau recovered sharply by 2020 to reach its peak. With literacy already saturating near 100%, future gains will depend on efforts to reach the remaining 0.155% of the population and maintain these exceptional standards.
Historical Data
4 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 99.8% | +3.37% |
| 2015 | 96.6% | -2.92% |
| 2013 | 99.5% | +8.25% |
| 1980 | 91.9% | — |
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