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.
Bissau has an average literacy rate of 60%, exceeding the national average of 59.5%, with male literacy at 70% and female literacy at 50%.  18% of the population is under six years old.