Literacy Rate: Chad

Analysis# Chad Literacy Rate Chad's literacy rate reached 30.63% in 2019, marking the highest level recorded in the available data series spanning 1993–2019. This represents a dramatic 181.3% increase from the 1993 low of 10.89%, demonstrating substantial long-term progress in educational attainment. The 2019 figure remains the all-time peak, reflecting decades of gradual improvement despite persistent development challenges. Progress accelerated during the early 2000s, with the rate climbing from 25.65% in 2000 to 28.38% by 2004. A notable dip occurred in 2016, when the rate dropped to 22.31%, likely reflecting regional instability. The subsequent recovery to 30.63% in 2019 suggests renewed momentum in literacy development, though Chad's rate remains among the lowest globally, indicating substantial room for continued advancement in educational infrastructure and access.