Illiteracy, which was 90–95% in rural areas in 1939 went down to 30% by 1950 and by 1985 it was equal to that of a Western country.
Analfabetisme var på omkring 90-95% i landdistrikterne i 1939, den gik ned til 30% inden 1950 og i 1985 var den på det samme niveau samme som i et vestligt land.