Benin vs Senegal: Adult Literacy Rate

Benin
51.38
in 2022
Senegal
50.36
in 2023
Benin rank
100th
Senegal rank
101st

Adult Literacy Rate over time

  • Benin
  • Senegal
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How they compare

Benin currently reports 51.38 against 50.36 in Senegal, a difference of 1.02.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2002 it was Senegal ahead.

Benin ranks 100th and Senegal ranks 101st of 110 countries.

Senegal has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Benin Senegal Difference Ahead
2000s 31.68 40.59 8.9 Senegal
2010s 44.41 48.52 4.11 Senegal
2020s 51.38 57.67 6.29 Senegal

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher adult literacy rate, Benin or Senegal?
Benin, at 51.38 against 50.36 in Senegal as of 2022.
What is the difference in adult literacy rate between Benin and Senegal?
1.02, with Benin ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Senegal?
7 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2022.
How do Benin and Senegal rank globally for adult literacy rate?
Benin ranks 100th and Senegal ranks 101st of 110 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Adult Literacy Rate. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Adult Literacy Rate
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
110 places, 1,086 data points, 1975–2024
Last refreshed

Gender-disaggregated data on educational outcomes.