Côte d'Ivoire Literacy Rate
Adult literacy rate SE.ADT.LITR.ZS
50.00%
−6.98pp (-12.3%)
Côte d'Ivoire Literacy Rate (1988–2021)
Overview
Côte d'Ivoire's literacy rate stood at 50.00% in 2021, a decline of +6.98pp from 2019. Côte d'Ivoire ranked 40th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 50.00% | −6.98pp | #40 |
| 2019 | 56.98% | +6.94pp | #47 |
| 2016 | 50.04% | +6.13pp | #41 |
| 2014 | 43.91% | −4.83pp | #42 |
| 2000 | 48.74% | +12.39pp | #41 |
| 1998 | 36.35% | +2.21pp | #4 |
| 1988 | 34.14% | – | #2 |
Analysis
Côte d'Ivoire's literacy rate was 50.00% in 2021, a decline of −6.98pp from 2020.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Côte d'Ivoire's literacy rate?▾
Côte d'Ivoire's literacy rate was 50.00% in 2021. Ranked 40th globally. This represents a 12.3% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest literacy rate in Côte d'Ivoire?▾
Côte d'Ivoire's literacy rate peaked at 56.98% in 2019.
What was the lowest literacy rate in Côte d'Ivoire?▾
The lowest literacy rate in Côte d'Ivoire was 34.14% in 1988.
How does Côte d'Ivoire rank in literacy rate?▾
Côte d'Ivoire ranks 40th globally in literacy rate as of 2021.
What is the World Bank indicator code for literacy rate?▾
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.LITR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
What is the literacy rate of Côte d'Ivoire in 2021?▾
The literacy rate of Côte d'Ivoire in 2021 was 50.00%. This ranks 40th in the world.
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APA
Côte d'Ivoire Literacy Rate. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/c-te-divoire/literacy-rate
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_c-te-divoire_literacy-rate,
title = {Côte d'Ivoire Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/c-te-divoire/literacy-rate},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}