2019 saw a adult male literacy rate of 91% in South Africa, a decrease of 5% (-5.2%).
Adult male literacy rate in South Africa
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Source:
Data availability:
Regions:
215
Date range: 1970 to 2023
Points:
13,975
Measure:
%
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South Africa Adult male literacy rate between 1980 and 2021
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91% | -5% |
| 2019 | 96% | +8% |
| 2017 | 88% | -3.5% |
| 2016 | 91.5% | -3.5% |
| 2015 | 95% | 0% |
| 2014 | 95% | 0% |
| 2012 | 95% | +1% |
| 2011 | 94% | 0% |
| 2010 | 94% | 0% |
| 2009 | 94% | +3% |
| 2007 | 91% | +7% |
| 1996 | 84% | +6% |
| 1980 | 78% |