Chad—Adult Literacy Rate (%)
Latest Value
30.6%
2019
Maximum
30.6%
2019
Minimum
22.3%
2016
CAGR
+0.9%
4 years
Last
30.6%
Previous
—
Highest
30.6%
Lowest
22.3%
Unit
% of people ages 15 and above
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Chad's adult literacy rate (%) was 30.6% in 2019. Over the past 4 years, the highest recorded value was 30.6% (2019) and the lowest was 22.3% (2016). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 30.6% | +37.3% |
| 2016 | 22.3% | -21.4% |
| 2004 | 28.4% | +10.6% |
| 2000 | 25.6% |
Top Countries — Adult Literacy Rate (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuvalu | 100.0% | 2022 |
| 2 | Uzbekistan | 100.0% | 2022 |
| 3 | Russia | 99.9% | 2021 |
| 4 | San Marino | 99.9% | 2022 |
| 5 | Turkmenistan | 99.9% | 2022 |
| 6 | Palau | 99.8% | 2020 |
| 7 | Armenia | 99.8% | 2023 |
| 8 | Azerbaijan | 99.8% | 2023 |
| 9 | Spain | 99.7% | 2021 |
| 10 | Georgia | 99.7% | 2024 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 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
% of people ages 15 and above