What is the education level of Brazil?
Brazil's education system has made significant progress over the past few decades, but still faces some challenges. Here's an overview of the education level in Brazil:
- Literacy rate:
- The adult literacy rate (ages 15 and above) is about 93.2% as of 2021.
- School structure:
- Basic education is compulsory and free for ages 4-17.
- It's divided into preschool, primary education (9 years), and secondary education (3 years).
- Enrollment rates:
- Primary education enrollment is nearly universal at about 98%.
- Secondary education enrollment is around 85%.