Egypt education statistics
Literacy, enrolment, spending for Egypt: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | Egypt | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult literacy | 79.5% | 2022 | #94 of 136 | 87.7% |
| Primary enrolment (gross) | 96.7% | 2024 | #140 of 200 | 102.2% |
| Secondary enrolment (gross) | 84.8% | 2024 | #126 of 195 | 77.3% |
| University enrolment (gross) | 38.0% | 2025 | #101 of 183 | 43.6% |
Education: world rankings · Egypt population
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