Literacy Rate: Ghana
Ghana's literacy rate is currently 76.5% as of 2021. # Ghana Literacy Rate Ghana's literacy rate reached 76.
Current (2021)
76.5%
+18.6% y/y
Peak (2021)
76.5%
Low (2000)
57.9%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
2000–2021 · 5 pts
Literacy Rate — Ghana
2000 — 2021
Literacy Rate — Ghana
Analysis# Ghana Literacy Rate
Ghana's literacy rate reached 76.49% in 2021, marking its highest level on record. This represents a substantial 32.1-point increase from 57.9% in 2000, though the trajectory reveals significant volatility. The country recovered from a dip to 60.198% in 2015 before climbing steadily to its current peak, demonstrating renewed educational momentum over the past six years.
The 2015 decline stands out as a notable setback, interrupting what had been strong progress between 2000 and 2010, when literacy rose 13.6 points. Recovery accelerated from 2017 onward, with gains of 12 percentage points in just four years. Ghana's upward trend since 2015 suggests strengthened commitment to educational access and quality, positioning the country favorably for continued advancement in literacy outcomes.
Historical Data
5 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 76.5% | +18.61% |
| 2017 | 64.5% | +7.13% |
| 2015 | 60.2% | -15.81% |
| 2010 | 71.5% | +23.49% |
| 2000 | 57.9% | — |
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