Chad Literacy Rate
Adult literacy rate SE.ADT.LITR.ZS
Chad's literacy rate was 30.63% in 2019, ranked 53rd globally. This represents a 37.3% increase from 2018. Data from World Bank, covering 1993–2019.
Overview
Chad's literacy rate stood at 30.63% in 2019, a rise of +8.32pp from 2016. Chad ranked 53rd globally.
Chad's literacy rate has experienced a moderate increase over the past two and a half decades, from 10.89% in 1993 to 30.63% in 2019, placing it at the 53rd position globally. This growth signifies an improvement in the country's human development index, with a notable acceleration in the years following 2000. Chad's literacy rate still lags behind that of its regional peers, such as Burkina Faso, which had a literacy rate of 29.66% in 2019, and Senegal, with a rate of 46.83% in the same year. The country's literacy rate has not yet reached the levels of other Sub-Saharan nations, highlighting the ongoing challenges it faces in education. Despite this, the trend indicates a gradual increase in literacy rates, which could be attributed to the expansion of education infrastructure and initiatives in Chad. However, sustained investment in education and addressing regional disparities will be crucial in further enhancing Chad's literacy rate and potentially narrowing the gap with its peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 30.63% | +8.32pp | #53 |
| 2016 | 22.31% | −6.07pp | #43 |
| 2004 | 28.38% | +2.73pp | #17 |
| 2000 | 25.65% | +14.76pp | #44 |
| 1993 | 10.89% | – | #4 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Chad matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Chad's literacy rate was 30.63% in 2019. Ranked 53rd globally. This represents a 37.3% increase from the previous year.
Chad's literacy rate peaked at 30.63% in 2019.
The lowest literacy rate in Chad was 10.89% in 1993.
Chad ranks 53rd globally in literacy rate as of 2019.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.LITR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The literacy rate of Chad in 2019 was 30.63%. This ranks 53rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_chad_literacy-rate,
title = {Chad Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/chad/literacy-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}