South Asia - Literacy Rate, Adult Total (% Of People Ages 15 And Above)

Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above) in South Asia was reported at 75.01 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. South Asia - Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.



South Asia - Literacy Rate, Adult Total (% Of People Ages 15 And Above)
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.

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