Cameroon Literacy Rate
Adult literacy rate SE.ADT.LITR.ZS
Overview
Cameroon's literacy rate stood at 72.55% in 2018, a rise of +1.36pp from 2010. Cameroon ranked 39th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 72.55% | +1.36pp | #39 |
| 2010 | 71.19% | +0.51pp | #39 |
| 2007 | 70.68% | +2.27pp | #24 |
| 2000 | 68.41% | +27.19pp | #31 |
| 1976 | 41.22% | – | #5 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cameroon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Cameroon's literacy rate was 72.55% in 2018. Ranked 39th globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from the previous year.
Cameroon's literacy rate peaked at 72.55% in 2018.
The lowest literacy rate in Cameroon was 41.22% in 1976.
Cameroon ranks 39th globally in literacy rate as of 2018.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.LITR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The literacy rate of Cameroon in 2018 was 72.55%. This ranks 39th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cameroon_literacy-rate,
title = {Cameroon Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cameroon/literacy-rate},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}