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.

4. South Sudan

Literacy Rate Among Population Aged 15 and Above: 34.5%

South Sudan ranks as one of the 30 least educated countries in the world. As reported by the World Bank, only 34.5% of the country’s population aged 15 and above had literacy skills in 2018.

3. Burkina Faso

Literacy Rate Among Population Aged 15 and Above: 34.5%

In 2022, the overall literacy rate among adults in Burkina Faso was 34.5%. The female literacy rate in the country was recorded at only 29.1%.

2. Mali

Literacy Rate Among Population Aged 15 and Above: 30.8%

Mali is another one of the least educated nations. Among the country’s adults aged 15 and above, 30.8% had an ability to read and write as reported last in 2020 by the World Bank.

1. Chad

Literacy Rate Among Population Aged 15 and Above: 27.3%

Chad ranks at the top of the least educated countries in the world. In 2022, only 27.3% of the country’s population aged 15 and above was literate.

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