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Adult literacy rate in North Korea

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The adult literacy rate of North Korea is still 100%, with no variation since 2008.
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Source:
World Bank
Data availability:
Regions:
215
Date range: 1970 to 2023
Points:
13,760
Measure:
%
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North Korea Adult literacy rate between 2008 and 2018
Period Adult literacy rate Change
2018 100% 0%
2008 100%
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