The current adult male literacy rate of Nigeria is 73.7%, an increase of 2.5% (3.5%) compared to 2018.
Adult male literacy rate in Nigeria
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Source:
Data availability:
Regions:
215
Date range: 1970 to 2023
Points:
13,975
Measure:
%
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Nigeria Adult male literacy rate between 1991 and 2021
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 73.7% | +2.5% |
| 2018 | 71.3% | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 68.1% | +6.9% |
| 2008 | 61.3% | -14.7% |
| 2006 | 76% | +9% |
| 2003 | 67% | -1% |
| 1991 | 68% |