Congo, Dem. Rep.—Adult Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development Indicators
Latest Value
65.7%
2020
YoY Change
-10.7%
2018 → 2020
Maximum
77.0%
2016
Minimum
65.7%
2020
CAGR
-0.1%
5 years
Last
65.7%
Previous
73.6%
Highest
77.0%
Lowest
65.7%
Unit
Percent of population age 15+
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 65.7% | -10.7% |
| 2018 | 73.6% | -4.5% |
| 2016 | 77.0% | +2.7% |
| 2012 | 75.0% | +11.7% |
| 2001 | 67.2% |
Top Countries — Adult Literacy Rate (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuvalu | 100.0% | 2022 |
| 2 | Uzbekistan | 100.0% | 2022 |
| 3 | Russian Federation | 99.9% | 2021 |
| 4 | San Marino | 99.9% | 2022 |
| 5 | Turkmenistan | 99.9% | 2022 |
| 6 | Armenia | 99.8% | 2023 |
| 7 | Azerbaijan | 99.8% | 2023 |
| 8 | Spain | 99.7% | 2021 |
| 9 | Georgia | 99.7% | 2024 |
| 10 | Serbia | 99.3% | 2022 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people aged 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.
Methodology
Literacy data comes from population censuses and household surveys. The UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) is the primary source. In some countries, literacy is self-reported; in others, it is tested directly. The World Bank uses UIS estimates, which apply statistical modeling to fill gaps between survey years.
Unit
Percent of population age 15+
Source: World Bank - World Development IndicatorsView original source →