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Lesotho Lowest Literacy Rate

66.10% in 2006
Adult literacy rate · World Bank

The lowest literacy rate in Lesotho was 66.10% in 2006. The top 5 years were: 2006 (66.10%), 2018 (86.24%), 2000 (86.25%), 2024 (90.45%), 2019 (92.50%).

Top 5 Lowest Years▾
Lesotho Top 5 Lowest Literacy Rate Years
RankYearValue
1st 2006 66.10%
2nd 2018 86.24%
3rd 2000 86.25%
4th 2024 90.45%
5th 2019 92.50%
All Data (sorted by value)▾
YearValueChangeRank
2006 66.10% −20.15pp 21st
2018 86.24% −11.03pp 30th
2000 86.25% – 22nd
2024 90.45% −2.05pp 15th
2019 92.50% +6.26pp 29th
2016 97.27% +31.17pp 9th
2025 98.64% +8.19pp 12th
Source: World Bank (SE.ADT.LITR.ZS)
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