| Year | Value (%) |
|---|---|
|
2017 |
44 |
|
2014 |
43 |
|
2013 |
40.6 |
|
2012 |
41 |
|
2011 |
40.4 |
|
2010 |
40.6 |
|
2009 |
40.6 |
|
2008 |
39.4 |
|
2007 |
38.4 |
|
2006 |
40.3 |
| Adult literacy rate | 58.00 | % (2019) |
| Youth literacy rate | 86.4 | % (2017) |
| Youth illiteracy | 10534212.0 | % (2017) |
| Youth female illiteracy | 6513144.0 | % (2017) |
| Adult literacy rate | 58.00 | % (2019) |
| Adult illiteracy | 54875788.0 | % (2017) |
| Adult female illiteracy | 35031088.0 | % (2017) |
| Elderly illiteracy | 6749948.0 | % (2017) |
| Elderly female illiteracy | 3909702.0 | % (2017) |