Literacy Rate: Uganda

Analysis# Uganda Literacy Rate Uganda's literacy rate stands at 77.04% in 2024, down from its peak of 80.51% in 2023. Since 1991, the country has achieved remarkable progress, climbing 37.3 percentage points from a low of 56.11%. The overall upward arc reflects sustained improvements in educational access and quality over three decades, positioning Uganda among nations with rising literacy outcomes across sub-Saharan Africa. The 2023-2024 decline of 3.47 percentage points marks the first significant reversal after years of steady gains. Prior to this dip, Uganda experienced robust growth between 2021 and 2023, climbing from 79.05% to 80.51%. This recent retreat warrants monitoring, as it may reflect temporary measurement variations or emerging challenges in education delivery. The trajectory since 1991 remains decidedly positive, though near-term stability will determine whether Uganda sustains its literacy momentum.