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Adult literacy rate in Nigeria

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In Nigeria, the adult literacy rate currently stands at 62%, reflecting an increase of 10.9% (21.4%) since 2008.
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Source:
World Bank
Data availability:
Regions:
215
Date range: 1970 to 2023
Points:
13,760
Measure:
%
Similar regions to Nigeria Adult literacy rate
Indonesia
96%
+0.3%
(2020)
Brazil
94.7%
+1.5%
(2022)
South Africa
90%
-5%
(2021)
Bangladesh
76.4%
+1.5%
(2021)
Egypt
74.5%
+3.3%
(2022)
Pakistan
58%
+1%
(2019)
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Female doctoral attainment
0.3%
+0.3%
(2022)
Female tertiary school enrollment
9.9%
-0.3%
(2018)
Secondary teachers
66.8%
+20.9%
(2018)
Primary education duration
6 years
0 years
(2023)
Secondary education duration
6 years
0 years
(2023)
Female primary last grade persistence
66.6%
-12.9%
(2009)
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Nigeria Adult literacy rate between 1991 and 2018
Period Adult literacy rate Change
2018 62% +10.9%
2008 51.1% -19.1%
2006 70.2% +15.4%
2003 54.8% -0.7%
1991 55.4%
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