In 1999, nearly three million blacks were unable to read or write (as compared with 16,000 whites) and 12 per cent of those aged under 20 had never received any education. ###>En 1999, près de 3 millions de Noirs ne savaient ni lire ni écrire (contre 16 000 Blancs) et 12 % des moins de vingt ans n'avaient suivi aucun enseignement.