Zambia education statistics
Literacy, enrolment, spending for Zambia: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | Zambia | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult literacy | 71.8% | 2024 | #107 of 136 | 87.7% |
| Primary enrolment (gross) | 115.6% | 2024 | #20 of 200 | 102.2% |
| Secondary enrolment (gross) | 56.8% | 2024 | #160 of 195 | 77.3% |
| University enrolment (gross) | 4.0% | 2012 | #179 of 183 | 43.6% |
| Education spending, % of GDP | 4.1% | 2023 | #99 of 190 | 3.6% |
Education: world rankings · Zambia population
Education in nearby countries: Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt, DR Congo, Tanzania