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Adult female literacy rate in Nigeria

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The adult female literacy rate in Nigeria has reached 53.3%, signifying a 0.6% (1.1%) increase compared to 2018.
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Source:
World Bank
Data availability:
Regions:
215
Date range: 1970 to 2023
Points:
13,975
Measure:
%
Similar regions to Nigeria
Kenya
80.3%
+6.3%
(2022)
Algeria
74.2%
-1.1%
(2019)
Bangladesh
74%
+2%
(2021)
Morocco
69.1%
+16.1%
(2022)
Egypt
68.9%
+2.9%
(2022)
Pakistan
46%
+1%
(2019)
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More indicators for Nigeria
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 female literacy rate between 1991 and 2021
Period Value Change
2021 53.3% +0.6%
2018 52.7% +3.6%
2016 49.1% +7.7%
2008 41.4% -22.6%
2006 64% +21%
2003 43% -1%
1991 44%
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