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In Suriname, adult literacy in 2012 (closest available) stood at 92.9%, reflecting high literacy levels. Primary completion in 2022 (closest available) reached 92.5%, indicating strong primary completion. Tertiary enrollment in 2023 (closest available) was 5%, indicating limited participation. The out-of-school rate in 2021 (closest available) was 21.8%, with a significant access challenge.
Compulsory Education
6 years
Suriname had high adult literacy, at 93%. Around 22% of primary-age children were out of school.