Morocco - Adult (15+) literacy rate

77.3 (%) in 2022

In 2022, adult literacy rate for Morocco was 77.3 %. Adult literacy rate of Morocco increased from 52.3 % in 2004 to 77.3 % in 2022 growing at an average annual rate of 6.91%.

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What is adult literacy rate?

Adult (15+) literacy rate (%). Total is the percentage of the population age 15 and above who can, with understanding, read and write a short, simple statement on their everyday life. Generally, ‘literacy’ also encompasses ‘numeracy’, the ability to make simple arithmetic calculations. This indicator is calculated by dividing the number of literates aged 15 years and over by the corresponding age group population and multiplying the result by 100.

What is Morocco adult literacy rate?