Youth/adult literacy rate in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Youth/adult literacy rate was 77.9% in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
77.9%
World rank
61st
of 68 countries
All-time high
85.0%
in 2016
All-time low
70.4%
in 2001
Years of data
5
2001–2023
Youth/adult literacy rate in Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2001–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2023, youth/adult literacy rate in Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at 77.9%.
That represents a change of down 6.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, youth/adult literacy rate in Democratic Republic of the Congo peaked at 85.0% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 70.4%, in 2001.
Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks 61st of 68 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Youth/adult literacy rate in Democratic Republic of the Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 70.4% | — |
| 2012 | 83.6% | +18.7% |
| 2016 | 85.0% | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 84.1% | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 77.9% | -7.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 70.4% | 70.4% | 70.4% | 1 |
| 2010s | 84.2% | 83.6% | 85.0% | 3 |
| 2020s | 77.9% | 77.9% | 77.9% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of the Congo
More education data for Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 38 - Projected education 14.04 Percentage of population aged 15 years or over (2040)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 39 - Projected youth 0.0003 Percentage of population aged 15-29 years (2040)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 39 - Projected youth 19.3 Percentage of population aged 15-29 years (2040)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 39 - Projected youth 80.7 Percentage of population aged 15-29 years (2040)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 39 - Projected youth 4.76 Percentage of population aged 15-29 years (2040)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 39 - Projected youth 54.34 Percentage of population aged 15-29 years (2040)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 39 - Projected youth 40.9 Percentage of population aged 15-29 years (2040)
- Proportion of total government spending on essential services 13.1% (2017)
- Adjusted gender parity index for completion rate, by location, wealth 0.9638 (2023)
- Completion rate, by sex, location, wealth quintile and education level 60.3% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is youth/adult literacy rate in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- Youth/adult literacy rate in Democratic Republic of the Congo was 77.9% in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest youth/adult literacy rate recorded in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 85.0% in 2016.
- What is the lowest youth/adult literacy rate recorded in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 70.4% in 2001.
- How does Democratic Republic of the Congo rank for youth/adult literacy rate?
- Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks 61st out of 68 countries with data for 2023.
- Is youth/adult literacy rate rising or falling in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of the Congo data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Youth/adult literacy rate (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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