Education
Educational attainment, school enrollment at all levels, literacy rates, and educational infrastructure across Algeria.
Literacy
Adult literacy reached 84% in 2024, up from 75% in 2010. Youth literacy exceeds 97%, indicating near-universal impact of expanded schooling.
Female literacy improved from 63% (2010) to 80% (2024), closing gender gap
Rural literacy rates still lag urban areas by approximately 10 percentage points
Youth literacy (15-24) exceeds 97%, indicating near-universal schooling impact
Over-65 cohort has lowest literacy at 52%, reflecting historical access gaps
School Enrollment
Algeria has achieved near-universal primary education with 98.5% net enrollment. Secondary enrollment has grown to 91%, with girls now outnumbering boys.
Higher Education
Nearly 2 million students are enrolled in higher education across 106 institutions. Women represent 61% of university students.
Educational Infrastructure
Complete Data
Adult Literacy Rate
% • 15 data points
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.3 | — |
| 2011 | 76.1 | +1.1% |
| 2012 | 76.9 | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 77.6 | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 78.3 | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 79 | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 79.7 | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 80.3 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 80.9 | +0.7% |
| 2019 | 81.5 | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 82 | +0.6% |
| 2021 | 82.5 | +0.6% |
| 2022 | 83 | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 83.5 | +0.6% |
| 2024 | 84 | +0.6% |
Higher Education Enrollment
Thousands • 15 data points
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,100 | — |
| 2011 | 1,180 | +7.3% |
| 2012 | 1,260 | +6.8% |
| 2013 | 1,350 | +7.1% |
| 2014 | 1,420 | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 1,500 | +5.6% |
| 2016 | 1,580 | +5.3% |
| 2017 | 1,650 | +4.4% |
| 2018 | 1,720 | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 1,780 | +3.5% |
| 2020 | 1,820 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | 1,850 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 1,880 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | 1,920 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | 1,950 | +1.6% |