| Year | Value (%) |
|---|---|
|
2018 |
45659175 |
|
2011 |
38040708 |
|
2006 |
36998131 |
|
2001 |
30993860 |
|
1991 |
25206940 |
|
1981 |
20545707 |
| Adult literacy rate | 77.00 | % (2023) |
| Youth literacy rate | 91.4 | % (2011) |
| Youth illiteracy | 20537897.0 | % (2018) |
| Youth female illiteracy | 11399467.0 | % (2018) |
| Adult literacy rate | 77.00 | % (2023) |
| Adult illiteracy | 252863750.0 | % (2018) |
| Adult female illiteracy | 162780856.0 | % (2018) |
| Elderly literacy rate | 63.9 | % (2011) |
| Elderly female illiteracy | 30250585.0 | % (2018) |