Literacy Rate: Uzbekistan

Analysis# Uzbekistan Literacy Rate Uzbekistan achieved a 100% literacy rate in 2022, matching its all-time peak established in 2019. The country has maintained this exceptional level for the past four years, having climbed steadily from 98.64% in 2000—a gain of 1.4 percentage points over two decades. This near-perfect trajectory reflects sustained investment in education and minimal literacy challenges across the population. The most significant milestone occurred in 2019, when Uzbekistan first reached universal literacy. Prior to this breakthrough, the nation spent nearly two decades in the 99% range, with fluctuations between 99.98% and 99.99% from 2013 onward. The consistency since 2019 indicates that Uzbekistan has successfully eliminated remaining literacy gaps and sustains comprehensive educational access across all demographic groups.