Literacy rate in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Literacy rate

68.5%

World rank

#91

of 110

Percentile

17%

higher is better

Data quality

Measured

Year: 2023

Share of adults who can read and write.

Source: World Bank Open Data · source data.

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FAQ

What is the literacy rate in Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Democratic Republic of the Congo has a literacy rate of 68.5% % (2023). Share of adults who can read and write.

How does Democratic Republic of the Congo rank for literacy rate?

Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks #91 of 110 countries for literacy rate (higher is better).