Adult literacy rate in Ghana 2000-2020
The rate of adult literacy as share of the country's population 15 years and above in Ghana increased by 1.3 percent (+1.64 percent) in 2020 in comparison to the previous year. While the growth is slowing down, with 80.38 percent, the rate of adult literacy is at its peak in the observed period. Notably, the rate of adult literacy continuously increased over the last years.
The adult literacy rate refers to the share of individuals aged 15 years and older who can read and write as well as understand simple expressions about their daily lives.
Find more statistics on other topics about Ghana with key insights such as Gender Parity Index (GPI) in youth literacy, number of children out of school, and duration of compulsory education.
The adult literacy rate refers to the share of individuals aged 15 years and older who can read and write as well as understand simple expressions about their daily lives.
Find more statistics on other topics about Ghana with key insights such as Gender Parity Index (GPI) in youth literacy, number of children out of school, and duration of compulsory education.
