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Afghanistan Adult Literacy Rate

Afghanistan's adult literacy rate rose to 37% in 2021, up from 33.8% in 2015, according to World Bank. This represents an increase of 3.2% from the previous year. Afghanistan has the 5th lowest adult literacy rate. Other bottom countries are Chad, Mali, Burkina Faso and South Sudan.

Yearly Historical Data (1979-2021)

(in %)
Year Adult Literacy Rate (%)
2021 37%
2015 33.75%
2011 31%
1979 18%
Afghanistan Adult Literacy Rate : Definition
Adult Literacy Rate measures the percentage of people in Afghanistan aged 15 and older who can read and write.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Happiness Index 1.36 points 1.72 points 2024
Homicide Rate 4.02 6.59 2021
Population 42.65M 41.45M 2024
Primary Enrollment Rate 110.01% 107.78% 2019