In 2021, the rate of adult literacy as share of the country's population 15 years and above in Nigeria increased by 1.1 percentage points (+1.77 percent) compared to 2018. While the growth is slowing down, with 63.16 percent, the rate of adult literacy is at its peak in the observed period. 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.
Literacy rate in Nigeria in selected years between 2006 and 2021
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