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In Ethiopia, adult literacy in 2022 (closest available) stood at 60.5%, reflecting significant literacy challenges. Primary completion in 2022 (closest available) reached 54.4%, indicating significant completion challenges. Tertiary enrollment in 2014 (closest available) was 6%, indicating limited participation. The out-of-school rate in 2024 was 22.5%, with a significant access challenge.
Out of School (Primary)
22.5%
Education Spending
2.3% GDP
Primary Intake Ratio
54%
Ethiopia was working to raise adult literacy from 60%. Around 22% of primary-age children were out of school. Crowded classrooms (68:1) were a challenge.