5 Least Educated Countries in the World

In this article, we will take a look at the 5 least educated countries in the world. If you wish to see our detailed analysis, you can go to 30 Least Educated Countries in the World.

5. Afghanistan

Literacy Rate Among Population Aged 15 and Above: 37.3%

The proportion of literate adults in Afghanistan aged 15 and above was recorded at 37.3% in 2021. Females had a literacy rate of 22.6% while the male literacy rate was recorded at 52.1%. Hence, Afghanistan ranks among the least educated countries across the globe.