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Youth literacy rate in Sub-Saharan Africa from 2004 to 2023

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Release date

March 2025

Region

Africa

Survey time period

2004 to 2023

Age group

15-24 years

Supplementary notes

Literate people are those who can read and write a short simple sentence and understand it.

Figures have been rounded.

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Youth literacy rate in Sub-Saharan Africa 2004-2023

Published by ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Research Department, Jun 4, 2025
In 2023, the youth literacy rate (people aged 15-24) in Sub-Saharan Africa remained nearly unchanged at around percent. Nevertheless, 2023 still represents a peak in the youth literacy rate in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The youth literacy rate refers to the share of individuals between the ages of 15 and 24 and who can read and write as well as understand simple expressions about their daily lives.

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