Guinea—Adult Literacy Rate (%)
Latest Value
39.6%
2018
Maximum
39.6%
2018
Minimum
25.3%
2010
CAGR
+1.9%
4 years
Last
39.6%
Previous
—
Highest
39.6%
Lowest
25.3%
Unit
% of people ages 15 and above
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Guinea's adult literacy rate (%) was 39.6% in 2018. Over the past 4 years, the highest recorded value was 39.6% (2018) and the lowest was 25.3% (2010). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 39.6% | +23.8% |
| 2014 | 32.0% | +26.4% |
| 2010 | 25.3% | -14.8% |
| 2003 | 29.7% |
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