Least Educated Countries In World: See literacy Rate worldwide

There are significant disparities in literacy levels worldwide. The literacy rate indicates the percentage of a country or region's population aged 7 years and above who are able to read and write.

A commonality among most developed countries worldwide is that their populations are highly educated. It is generally observed that developed nations place significant emphasis on education, as educated individuals can drive progress and development more rapidly. A country's level of education and the literacy rate of its population can be determined by its literacy rate. But do you know which is the least educated country in the world, or which country has the lowest literacy rate?

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Rank	Country	Literacy Rate
1	Niger	19.10%
2	Chad	27%
3	Mali	31%
4	South Sudan	34.5%
5	Afghanistan	37.3%
6	Central African Republic	37.5%
7	Somalia	41%
8	Guinea	45.3%
9	Burkina Faso	46%
10	Benin	47%

What is Literacy Rate?

The literacy rate indicates the percentage of the population aged 7 years and above in a country or region who are capable of reading and writing. Literacy not only provides access to information but also offers opportunities for better decision-making, employment, and active participation in society. There is a significant disparity in literacy levels across the globe. While people in developed countries are highly educated, most countries with underdeveloped education systems are still on the path to development.