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Burkina Faso Adult Literacy Rate

Burkina Faso's adult literacy rate fell to 34.5% in 2022, down from 37% in 2021, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 2.5% from the previous year. Burkina Faso has the 3rd lowest adult literacy rate. Other bottom countries are Chad, Mali, South Sudan and Afghanistan.

Yearly Historical Data (1975-2022)

(in %)
Year Adult Literacy Rate (%)
2022 34.49%
2021 36.97%
2019 30%
2018 39%
2014 35%
2007 28%
2006 22%
2005 24%
2003 22%
1996 13%
1991 14%
1975 9%
Burkina Faso Adult Literacy Rate : Definition
Adult Literacy Rate measures the percentage of people in Burkina Faso aged 15 and older who can read and write.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Gini Index 37.4 points 43 points 2021
Happiness Index 4.38 points 4.55 points 2024
Homicide Rate 1.25 1.12 2017
Population 23.55M 23.03M 2024
Poverty Rate 42.1% 47.7% 2021
Primary Enrollment Rate 72.32% 82.36% 2023