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Adult male literacy rate in Nigeria

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In Nigeria, the adult male literacy rate currently stands at 71.3%, reflecting an increase of 10% (16.3%) compared to 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 male literacy rate
Indonesia
97.4%
+0.1%
(2020)
Brazil
94.4%
+1.4%
(2022)
South Africa
90.7%
-4.9%
(2021)
Egypt
80%
+3.5%
(2022)
Bangladesh
79.2%
+1.4%
(2021)
Pakistan
69.3%
+0%
(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 male literacy rate between 1991 and 2018
Period Adult male literacy rate Change
2018 71.3% +10%
2008 61.3% -14.9%
2006 76.1% +9.4%
2003 66.8% -0.9%
1991 67.7%
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