Andhra Pradesh’s literacy rate surpasses national average in last two years
Andhra Pradesh has seen its literacy rate rise to 82.10% in 2026, surpassing the national average of 80.9%. The state government attributes this success to the 'Akshara Andhra' program and aims to achieve 100% literacy by September 2027.
Why it matters
Improving literacy rates is a key indicator of human development and educational progress within the state.
Andhra Pradesh’s literacy rate has surged from 72.60% in 2024 to 82.10% in 2026 against the national average of 80.9%.
Two years ago, when Nara Lokesh took the reins as Minister for Human Resources Development, Bihar had a literacy rate of 74.30% against Andhra Pradesh’s 72.60%.
What had since been achieved was a major turnaround in the State’s literacy landscape as the ‘Akshara Andhra’ programme launched by the NDA Government last year played a key role in it, said an official release.
It was stated that around 25 lakh people became literate through the above programme. Efforts were being made to build on this momentum to achieve 100% literacy by the end of September 2027. Plans were made to make another 25 lakh people literate by March 2027.
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