# UNESCO reiterates support for functional literacy in Cameroon

> A literacy event in Yaoundé on 21 September discussed learning-centre work and the challenges they face.

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- Country: Cameroon
- Published: 2026-10-13T02:11:43+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-13T02:11:43+00:00
- Event / data period: 2026-09
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UNESCO’s 9 October report said Cameroon’s national International Literacy Day observance took place at Yaoundé I Council. Stakeholders gathered to share experiences from functional literacy centres and non-formal basic education.

Learning kits were distributed to centre participants, and exhibitions showed learners’ work. The report also gives UNESCO global rates: from 1975 to 2024, youth literacy rose from 75% to 93% and adult literacy from 65% to 88%.

## Data

### Literacy event

Global rates reported by the source for 1975 and 2024; not local Cameroon outcomes.

Methodology: These percentages are UNESCO’s global youth and adult literacy rates for 1975 and 2024; they are not Cameroon-specific.

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Global youth literacy rate, 1975 | 75 |
| Global youth literacy rate, 2024 | 93 |
| Global adult literacy rate, 1975 | 65 |
| Global adult literacy rate, 2024 | 88 |

Sources: <https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/unesco-reaffirms-its-commitment-functional-literacy-cameroon> · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/unesco-cameroon-functional-literacy-support-2026/data/tbl-unesco-cameroon-functional-literacy-support-2026?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/unesco-cameroon-functional-literacy-support-2026/data/tbl-unesco-cameroon-functional-literacy-support-2026?lang=en&format=csv)

## Sources

- [UNESCO](<https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/unesco-reaffirms-its-commitment-functional-literacy-cameroon>) (Source checked: 2026-10-13; Published: 2026-10-09)

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