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Sierra Leone has the 4th lowest adult literacy rate among 56 countries with data in 2019.
| Year | Adult Literacy Rate | Youth Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 43.58% | 72.99% |
| 2018 | 48.82% | 77.13% |
| 2017 | 44.83% | 73.6% |
| 2015 | 49.4% | 67.89% |
| 2014 | 44.34% | — |
| 2013 | — | 69.79% |
| 2008 | — | 58.42% |
| 2004 | 34.83% | 47.93% |