Santo Domingo.– 88.8% of the Dominican population aged five and older can read and write, according to the results of the ENHOGAR-MICS 2025 Basic Report, a figure that reflects a high level of literacy in the country.
The survey, prepared by the National Statistics Office (ONE), highlights that the ability to read and write constitutes an essential tool for cognitive development during childhood and for access to lifelong learning. In that sense, the study defines literacy as a key competence for understanding the environment, acquiring knowledge, and strengthening opportunities for personal and professional development.
The results also show a favorable outlook among the young population. The literacy rate for people aged 15 to 24 reaches 97.2%, which means that barely 2.7% of young people in that age group cannot read or write.
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However, the report shows that economic conditions continue to influence access to education. While young people belonging to the lowest income quintile record a literacy rate of 91.2%, among those who are part of the highest income quintile the indicator rises to 99.4%, which reflects a gap of more than eight percentage points.
The ONE points out that these indicators allow for the evaluation of the country’s progress in education and guide public policies aimed at reducing inequalities in access to learning, especially among the most vulnerable sectors.
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The data is part of the National Multi-Purpose Household Survey (ENHOGAR-MICS 2025), one of the main statistical instruments for measuring the living conditions of the Dominican population and monitoring compliance with the Sustainable Development Goals.
