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In Afghanistan, adult literacy in 2021 (closest available) stood at 37.3%, reflecting significant literacy challenges. Primary completion in 2022 (closest available) reached 44.2%, indicating significant completion challenges. Tertiary enrollment in 2020 (closest available) was 11%, indicating limited participation. The out-of-school rate in 1993 (closest available) was 68.8%, with a significant access challenge.
Compulsory Education
9 years
Afghanistan was working to raise adult literacy from 37%. Around 69% of primary-age children were out of school.