Literacy Rate in Nepal 2025 - Complete Educational Overview

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Literacy Rate in Nepal 2025 - Complete Educational Overview

Literacy Rate in Nepal 2025 - Complete Educational Overview

📚 Overall Literacy Rate (2025)

In 2025, Nepal's overall literacy rate stands at approximately 72.4%, showing a steady improvement over previous years.

👫 Gender-wise Literacy Rate

Male Literacy Rate: 80.1%

Female Literacy Rate: 65.2%

Note: The literacy gender gap has narrowed significantly over the last decade.

🎓 Education Level Distribution

Primary Education Completed: 85%

Secondary Education Completed: 53%

Higher Education (Bachelor and above): 17%

🌐 Urban vs Rural Literacy

Urban Areas: 84.3% literacy rate

Rural Areas: 66.1% literacy rate

📍 Province-wise Literacy Leaders

1. Bagmati Province – 81.2%

2. Gandaki Province – 77.5%

3. Province No. 1 – 75.3%

📈 Literacy Improvement Over a Decade

In 2015, the literacy rate was 66%. The growth to 72.4% in 2025 represents major strides in Nepal’s educational efforts, especially among women and marginalized groups.

📢 Government Initiatives

Programs like "Education for All", "Girls to School", and digital literacy campaigns have played a key role in expanding access to education nationwide.

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