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Central African Republic Adult Literacy Rate

Central African Republic's adult literacy rate fell to 37.5% in 2020, down from 42.4% in 2019, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 4.9% from the previous year. The Central African Republic has the 6th lowest adult literacy rate. Within Africa, it ranks 46th out of 50 countries.

Yearly Historical Data (1975-2020)

(in %)
Year Adult Literacy Rate (%)
2020 37.49%
2019 42.44%
2018 37%
2010 36.75%
2000 51%
1988 34%
1975 18%
Central African Republic Adult Literacy Rate : Definition
Adult Literacy Rate measures the percentage of people in Central African Republic aged 15 and older who can read and write.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Gini Index 43 points 56.2 points 2021
Happiness Index 3.48 points 3.08 points 2019
Population 5.33M 5.15M 2024
Poverty Rate 71.6% 67.3% 2021
Primary Enrollment Rate 110.71% 89.85% 2017