Lesotho education statistics
Literacy, enrolment, spending for Lesotho: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | Lesotho | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult literacy | 90.5% | 2024 | #78 of 136 | 87.7% |
| Primary enrolment (gross) | 80.2% | 2024 | #190 of 200 | 102.2% |
| Secondary enrolment (gross) | 59.4% | 2017 | #158 of 195 | 77.3% |
| University enrolment (gross) | 9.9% | 2018 | #159 of 183 | 43.6% |
| Education spending, % of GDP | 6.6% | 2024 | #17 of 190 | 3.6% |
Education: world rankings · Lesotho population
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