Uganda Literacy Rate
Adult literacy rate SE.ADT.LITR.ZS
Overview
Uganda's literacy rate stood at 79.06% in 2021, a rise of +9.96pp from 2016. Uganda ranked 30th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 79.06% | +9.96pp | #30 |
| 2016 | 69.10% | +0.59pp | #36 |
| 2014 | 68.51% | −1.69pp | #35 |
| 2012 | 70.20% | −3.01pp | #36 |
| 2010 | 73.21% | +1.84pp | #36 |
| 2006 | 71.37% | +3.23pp | #18 |
| 2002 | 68.14% | +12.03pp | #16 |
| 1991 | 56.11% | – | #19 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uganda matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uganda's literacy rate was 79.06% in 2021. Ranked 30th globally. This represents a 14.4% increase from the previous year.
Uganda's literacy rate peaked at 79.06% in 2021.
The lowest literacy rate in Uganda was 56.11% in 1991.
Uganda ranks 30th globally in literacy rate as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.LITR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The literacy rate of Uganda in 2021 was 79.06%. This ranks 30th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uganda_literacy-rate,
title = {Uganda Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uganda/literacy-rate},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}