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Burundi Adult Literacy Rate

Burundi's adult literacy rate rose to 75.5% in 2022, up from 68% in 2017, according to World Bank. This represents an increase of 7.5% from the previous year. Burundi has adult literacy rate lower than the global median (75.54% vs median 93.38%). Compared with the median in Africa, Burundi is higher (75.54% vs regional median 75.02%) and ranks 25th out of 50 countries in Africa.

Yearly Historical Data (1979-2022)

(in %)
Year Adult Literacy Rate (%)
2022 75.54%
2017 68%
2016 65.69%
2014 62%
2008 48%
2000 59%
1990 37%
1979 23%
Burundi Adult Literacy Rate : Definition
Adult Literacy Rate measures the percentage of people in Burundi aged 15 and older who can read and write.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Gini Index 37.5 points 38.6 points 2020
Happiness Index 3.78 points 3.78 points 2020
Population 14.05M 13.69M 2024
Poverty Rate 74.2% 75.8% 2020
Primary Enrollment Rate 105.16% 104.94% 2020