Literacy rates of younger vs older population in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Literacy rates of younger vs older population was 54.32 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Literacy rates of younger vs older population in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2001–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for literacy rates of younger vs older population in Democratic Republic of Congo 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 Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 54.51 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 36.21, in 2001.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 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 Democratic Republic of Congo, 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% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 54.32 is above the median for low income countries, which is 17.81, 3.0× the median. (13 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 54.32 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 36.64, 1.5× the median. (27 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More education data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 33.69 (1999)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 34.65 (1999)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 621,578 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1.99 million (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 410,532 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 427,300 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.93 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 21.15 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 7.35 % change on previous year (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literacy rates of younger vs older population in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Literacy rates of younger vs older population in Democratic Republic of Congo was 54.32 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literacy rates of younger vs older population recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 54.51 in 2018.
- What is the lowest literacy rates of younger vs older population recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.21 in 2001.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for literacy rates of younger vs older population?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 52nd out of 85 countries with data for 2023.
- Is literacy rates of younger vs older population rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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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