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Congo, Dem. Rep.Female Literacy Rate (%)

Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsUpdated May 2026
Latest Value
56.1%
2020
YoY Change
-8.9%
20182020
Maximum
66.5%
2016
Minimum
54.1%
2001
CAGR
+0.2%
5 years
Last
56.1%
Previous
61.6%
Highest
66.5%
Lowest
54.1%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators

Congo, Dem. Rep.'s female literacy rate (%) was 56.1% in 2020. This represents a -8.9% change from 2018. Over the past 5 years, the highest recorded value was 66.5% (2016) and the lowest was 54.1% (2001). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators

Historical Data

YearValueChange
202056.1%-8.9%
201861.6%-7.4%
201666.5%+5.7%
201262.9%+16.4%
200154.1%

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