Bissau has an average literacy rate of 60%, higher than the national average of 59.5%, with male literacy of 70% and female literacy of 50%. 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.
In Bissau, the average literacy rate stands at 60%, surpassing the national average of 59.5%. The male literacy rate is 70%, while the female literacy rate is 50%.  A significant portion of the population, 18%, consists of individuals under six years old.