Literacy Rate: Cameroon
Cameroon's literacy rate is currently 72.5% as of 2018. # Cameroon Literacy Rate Cameroon's literacy rate reached 72.
Current (2018)
72.5%
+1.9% y/y
Peak (2018)
72.5%
Low (1976)
41.2%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1976–2018 · 5 pts
Literacy Rate — Cameroon
1976 — 2018
Literacy Rate — Cameroon
Analysis# Cameroon Literacy Rate
Cameroon's literacy rate reached 72.55% in 2018, representing the nation's all-time peak. This figure marks a dramatic transformation from the 41.22% recorded in 1976, a gain of 76.0 percentage points over four decades. The country has steadily improved its educational outcomes, climbing from the mid-41% range to the low-70s across the 42-year measurement period.
The most significant progress occurred between 1976 and 2000, when the literacy rate jumped 27.2 percentage points to 68.41%. Growth then decelerated, with gains of 2.3 percentage points from 2000 to 2007 and 1.8 percentage points from 2007 to 2018. The slowing trajectory in recent years suggests Cameroon has approached a natural plateau, though sustained investment in education could drive further advancement.
Historical Data
5 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 72.5% | +1.91% |
| 2010 | 71.2% | +0.72% |
| 2007 | 70.7% | +3.32% |
| 2000 | 68.4% | +65.96% |
| 1976 | 41.2% | — |
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