Total Literacy Rate (%)

20002000
National Capital District90.790.7
Manus85.885.8
East New Britain81.681.6
Milne Bay78.178.1
New Ireland77.477.4
Bougainville76.776.7
Central72.172.1
Western71.371.3
Northern69.769.7
Morobe63.663.6
Gulf56.956.9
Madang55.255.2
East Sepik52.752.7
Sandaun44.444.4
Eastern Highlands43.943.9
Chimbu41.841.8
Western Highlands38.438.4
Southern Highlands36.536.5
Enga35.035.0
West New Britain0.70.7