| Year | Value (%) |
|---|---|
|
2016 |
46.7 |
|
2014 |
44.2 |
|
2013 |
44.5 |
|
2012 |
41.9 |
|
2008 |
38.3 |
|
2006 |
37.2 |
|
2005 |
35.9 |
|
1996 |
29.6 |
|
1991 |
32.6 |
|
1976 |
18.2 |
| Adult literacy rate | 88.96 | % (2022) |
| Youth literacy rate | 98.7 | % (2016) |
| Youth illiteracy | 228939.0 | % (2016) |
| Youth female illiteracy | 124089.0 | % (2016) |
| Adult literacy rate | 88.96 | % (2022) |
| Adult illiteracy | 8699900.0 | % (2016) |
| Adult female illiteracy | 5762088.0 | % (2016) |
| Elderly illiteracy | 2910271.0 | % (2016) |
| Elderly female illiteracy | 1662583.0 | % (2016) |