Literacy rates of younger vs older population in Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Literacy rates of younger vs older population was 54.32 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Literacy rates of younger vs older population in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 2001–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for literacy rates of younger vs older population in Congo, Democratic Republic of the is 54.32, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 19.3% on the previous year and up 13.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literacy rates of younger vs older population in Congo, Democratic Republic of the peaked at 54.51 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 36.21, in 2001.
That places Congo, Democratic Republic of the 52nd out of 85 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Literacy rates of younger vs older population in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 36.21 | — |
| 2012 | 47.84 | +32.1% |
| 2016 | 47.97 | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 54.51 | +13.6% |
| 2020 | 45.55 | -16.4% |
| 2023 | 54.32 | +19.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 36.21 | 36.21 | 36.21 | 1 |
| 2010s | 50.11 | 47.84 | 54.51 | 3 |
| 2020s | 49.93 | 45.55 | 54.32 | 2 |
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More education data for Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 561,172 (2023)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 45.9% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 51.0% (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 117.6 (2023)
- School enrollment, primary 117.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literacy rates of younger vs older population in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Literacy rates of younger vs older population in Congo, Democratic Republic of the was 54.32 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literacy rates of younger vs older population recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The highest recorded value was 54.51 in 2018.
- What is the lowest literacy rates of younger vs older population recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.21 in 2001.
- How does Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank for literacy rates of younger vs older population?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 52nd out of 85 countries with data for 2023.
- Is literacy rates of younger vs older population rising or falling in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Congo, Democratic Republic of the data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Literacy rates of younger vs older population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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