Benin BJ: Literacy Rate: Adult: % of People Aged 15 and Above

1979 - 2022 | Yearly | % | World Bank

Benin BJ: Literacy Rate: Adult: % of People Aged 15 and Above data was reported at 47.100 % in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 43.834 % for 2021. Benin BJ: Literacy Rate: Adult: % of People Aged 15 and Above data is updated yearly, averaging 33.974 % from Dec 1979 (Median) to 2022, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 47.100 % in 2022 and a record low of 16.000 % in 1979. Benin BJ: Literacy Rate: Adult: % of People Aged 15 and Above data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Social: Education Statistics. Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.;UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Download Service. Accessed April 5, 2025. https://apiportal.uis.unesco.org/bdds.;Weighted average;

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Last Previous Min Max Unit Frequency Range
47.100 2022 43.834 2021 16.000 1979 47.100 2022 % yearly 1979 - 2022

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Forecast: GDP PPP Per Capita (PPP Intl $) 5,464.500 2027 yearly 1980 - 2027
Forecast: Nominal GDP Per Capita (USD) 1,739.020 2027 yearly 1980 - 2027
Forecast: Real GDP Growth (%) 5.934 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
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Forecast: Government Expenditure (XOF bn) 3,898.638 2029 yearly 1989 - 2029
Forecast: Government Net Debt (XOF bn) 9,409.372 2029 yearly 1998 - 2029
Forecast: Government Revenue (XOF bn) 3,337.730 2029 yearly 1989 - 2029
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Forecast: Population (Person mn) 16.018 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Forecast: Unemployment Rate (%) 0.000 yearly -
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Forecast: Consumer Price Index Growth (%) 2.000 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
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Forecast: Current Account Balance (USD bn) -1.412 2029 yearly 1980 - 2029

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