As per the 2011 census of India, Andhra Pradesh (post reorganization) has an overall literacy rate of 67.35% (males 74.77%, females 59.96%),
Significantly lower than the overall national average of 74.04%.
Among the Indian states and union territories, it stands at 32nd position.
During the same census, there are a total of 29,859,982 literates: 16,549,514 males and 13,310,468 females. In terms of district-wise literates, East Godavari has the most with 3,348,077 and Vizianagaram has the least with 1,238,388. While, in terms of district-wise literacy rates, West Godavari stands top with 74.32% and Vizianagaram at bottom with 58.89%.
The government also implements fee reimbursement scheme for the economically backward sections of the state