Country-specific UIS education indicators and data gaps.
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Education in Sudan
DATAEducation profile
Education profile 路 Reference periods shown
Recent comparable education data for Sudan are limited. The current UNESCO-UNEVOC profile reports a 72.4% primary gross enrolment ratio for 2019, while the latest literacy values shown are 65.8% for youth and 49.7% for adults, both from 2008. Education expenditure is reported at 2.0% of GDP for 2009. The older reference years are displayed explicitly rather than presented as current values.
Sudan education snapshot
Sudan is handled as a limited-currentness page because the country profile contains substantial recent data gaps.
Youth literacy
65.8%
Adult literacy
49.7%
Education spending
2.0% of GDP
Primary gross enrolment
72.4%
* Reference years and benchmark labels are shown with the figures.
How the education pathway works
The structure section stays general and education-focused rather than adding unrelated context.
| Stage | When | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Primary education | Primary | Primary education is the first main school stage in the available UIS series. |
| Secondary education | Secondary | Secondary education follows primary schooling. |
| Technical and vocational study | Post-secondary | Technical and vocational routes continue beyond general school. |
| Higher education | Tertiary | Tertiary study follows secondary or equivalent qualifications. |
Key evidence
The literacy and education-spending indicators are older observations, while the latest primary gross enrolment ratio shown is for 2019.
| Measure | Value | Year | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth literacy | 65.8% | 2008 | Population ages 15 to 24 |
| Adult literacy | 49.7% | 2008 | Population ages 25 to 64 |
| Education spending | 2.0% of GDP | 2009 | Government expenditure on education |
| Primary gross enrolment | 72.4% | 2019 | ISCED 1 |
* Reference years and benchmark labels are shown with the figures.
How to read the Sudan evidence
The literacy rates refer to different age groups and should not be treated as interchangeable measures.
The older reference years remain visible because newer directly supported values are not substituted or interpolated.
Frequently asked questions
What youth literacy rate is reported for Sudan?
UNESCO-UNEVOC reports 65.8% for ages 15 to 24 in 2008.
What adult literacy rate is reported for Sudan?
UNESCO-UNEVOC reports 49.7% for ages 25 to 64 in 2008.
What education spending share of GDP is shown for Sudan?
UNESCO-UNEVOC reports education expenditure equal to 2.0% of GDP for 2009.
What primary gross enrolment ratio is available?
The latest value shown in the profile is 72.4% for 2019.
Sources and methodology
The country-specific UNESCO-UNEVOC profile supports all four displayed measures.
Methodology: Sudan uses only the latest directly available indicator for each selected measure and keeps older years visible.