Rwanda has the 35th highest adult literacy rate among 47 countries with data in 2022.
| Year | Adult Literacy Rate | Youth Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 78.76% | 89.97% |
| 2020 | 80.05% | 91.51% |
| 2018 | 73.22% | 86.49% |
| 2015 | — | 88.55% |
| 2014 | 70.8% | 85.07% |
| 2012 | 68.33% | 82.33% |
| 2010 | — | 80.19% |
| 2005 | — | 70.46% |
| 2000 | 64.89% | 77.62% |
| 1991 | 57.85% | 74.9% |