The key to information, they say, is education. Education is the foundation of success; it is through education that one obtains information, which is said to be the key to a brighter future.
Every individual’s personal progress, social development, and economic growth is dependent on their ability to be educated.
Having the capacity to read and write opens up more job opportunities, allowing a person to boost their household income and lift their family out of poverty.
According to records, many African families live below the poverty level. Children from such backgrounds do not attend school, are unable to write or read, and do not appear to have access to education in the near future.
This article looks at the top 10 most educated countries in Africa weighing the number of literates to the total population.
Equatorial Guinea
It has a literacy rate of 95.30 percent, with a population of 1,402,983. Equatorial Guinea established its tertiary education institution in 1995 and has seen continuous progress in its educational system since then.
In Africa’s most educated countries, the country rose from second to top.
South Africa
Is in the second position, with a population of 59,308,690 people and a literacy rate of 94.30 percent.
The country’s educational system is divided into three levels: primary school, secondary school, and tertiary education.
Seychelles
With a population of 98,347 people, Seychelles is ranked third in the world, with a literacy rate of 91.80%.
The country is said to be the only one to have met all six of UNESCO’s Education for All goals. Adult education was also promoted heavily in the country.
Libya
It has a literacy rate of 91.00 percent, with a population of 6,871,292 people.
The government provides free primary education to its inhabitants and makes it a mandatory requirement.
Mauritius
It has a population of 1,271,768 people. They have a literacy rate of 90.60 percent.
Mauritius embraced the British educational system and offers free education from pre-primary to higher levels to its residents.
Botswana
Is in sixth place, with a population of 2,351,627 people and an 88.50 percent literacy rate. The country’s educational system is free but not compulsory.
Cape Verde
It has a population of 555,987 people and a literacy rate of 87.60 percent. With an annual rate of 11.68 percent, the country has progressively increased adult education and made education compulsory for youngsters aged 6 to 14. Children aged 6 to 12 receive free schooling from the government.
Zimbabwe
It has a population of 14,862,924 people and an 86.50 percent literacy rate. The country is one of those that has progressed in adult education and provides free public school education to pupils.
Burundi
Burundi is ranked ninth in the world, with a population of 11,890,784 people and a literacy rate of 85.60 percent. Education in the country is both compulsory and free. Children, the age of seven must be enrolled in school.
Gabon
Last but not least, Gabon has a population of 2,225,734 people and an 83.20 percent literacy rate. Children between the ages of 6 and 16 are required to attend school, which is free.
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