Adult Literacy Rate in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Adult Literacy Rate was 68.5 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
68.5
Change on year
down 14.9%
World rank
89th
of 110 countries
All-time high
80.54
in 2022
All-time low
61.21
in 2007
Years of data
8
2001–2023
Adult Literacy Rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2001–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2023, adult literacy rate in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 68.5.
That represents a change of down 14.9% on the previous year and down 8.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adult literacy rate in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 80.54 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 61.21, in 2007.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 89th of 110 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Adult Literacy Rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 67.17 | — |
| 2007 | 61.21 | -8.9% |
| 2012 | 75.02 | +22.6% |
| 2016 | 77.04 | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 73.55 | -4.5% |
| 2020 | 65.68 | -10.7% |
| 2022 | 80.54 | +22.6% |
| 2023 | 68.5 | -14.9% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 68.5 is above the median for low income countries, which is 61.06, 1.1× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 68.5 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 69.45, 99% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 64.19 | 61.21 | 67.17 | 2 |
| 2010s | 75.2 | 73.55 | 77.04 | 3 |
| 2020s | 71.57 | 65.68 | 80.54 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More gender data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 59,241 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 2.48 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 72,291 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 72,291 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 3.47 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 2.15 million (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 2.18 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 2.08 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 2.11 million (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 2.02 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adult literacy rate in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Adult literacy rate in Democratic Republic of Congo was 68.5 in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest adult literacy rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 80.54 in 2022.
- What is the lowest adult literacy rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 61.21 in 2007.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for adult literacy rate?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 89th out of 110 countries with data for 2023.
- Is adult literacy rate rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Adult Literacy Rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gender-disaggregated data on educational outcomes.