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In Sao Tome and Principe, adult literacy in 2019 (closest available) stood at 87.4%, reflecting moderate literacy levels with room for improvement. Primary completion in 2019 (closest available) reached 87.1%, indicating strong primary completion. Tertiary enrollment in 2015 (closest available) was 13%, indicating limited participation. The out-of-school rate in 2017 (closest available) was 2.9%, with good school access.
Compulsory Education
6 years
Sao Tome and Principe had moderate adult literacy, at 87%, with room to improve. Crowded classrooms (114:1) were a challenge.