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DR Congo has the 4th lowest adult literacy rate among 42 countries with data in 2020.
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| Year | Adult Literacy Rate | Youth Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 65.69% | — |
| 2018 | 73.55% | 84.07% |
| 2016 | 77.04% | 84.99% |
| 2013 | — | 85.98% |
| 2012 | 75.02% | 83.6% |
| 2007 | — | 77.41% |
| 2001 | 67.17% | 70.42% |
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics · Updated