Central African Republic: Female literacy rate, ages 15-24

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 Central African Republic

Female literacy rate, ages 15-24

 Latest value 29.11
 Year 2020
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1975 - 2020
 Average 28.42
 Min - Max 16.81 - 49.02
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2020 is 29.11 percent, an increase from 16.81 percent in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 91.74 percent, based on data from 34 countries. Historically, the average for the Central African Republic from 1975 to 2020 is 28.42 percent. The minimum value, 16.81 percent, was reached in 2019 while the maximum of 49.02 percent was recorded in 2000. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Definition: Youth literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15-24 who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

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