| Year | Value (%) |
|---|---|
|
2018 |
30250585 |
|
2011 |
24860960 |
|
2006 |
24055612 |
|
2001 |
19958155 |
|
1991 |
15172493 |
|
1981 |
12001928 |
| Adult literacy rate | 77.00 | % (2023) |
| Youth literacy rate | 91.4 | % (2011) |
| Youth illiteracy | 20537897.0 | % (2018) |
| Youth female illiteracy | 11399467.0 | % (2018) |
| Adult literacy rate | 77.00 | % (2023) |
| Adult illiteracy | 252863750.0 | % (2018) |
| Adult female illiteracy | 162780856.0 | % (2018) |
| Elderly literacy rate | 63.9 | % (2011) |
| Elderly illiteracy | 45659175.0 | % (2018) |