The adult male literacy rate in South Africa currently stands at 90.7%, marking a decrease of 4.9% (-5.1%) compared to 2019.
Adult male literacy rate in South Africa
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Data availability:
Regions:
215
Date range: 1970 to 2023
Points:
13,760
Measure:
%
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Adult male literacy rate
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South Africa Adult male literacy rate between 1980 and 2021
| Period | Adult male literacy rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.7% | -4.9% |
| 2019 | 95.5% | +7.9% |
| 2017 | 87.7% | -7.7% |
| 2015 | 95.4% | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 95.3% | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 95% | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 94.2% | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 94.1% | +0% |
| 2009 | 94.1% | +3.4% |
| 2007 | 90.7% | +6.6% |
| 1996 | 84.1% | +6.5% |
| 1980 | 77.5% |