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Education > Literacy Stats: compare key data on Brazil & Philippines

Definitions

  • Adult literacy: Adult literacy rate (%).
  • Definition: This entry includes a definition of literacy and Census Bureau percentages for the total population, males, and females. There are no universal definitions and standards of literacy. Unless otherwise specified, all rates are based on the most common definition - the ability to read and write at a specified age. Detailing the standards that individual countries use to assess the ability to read and write is beyond the scope of our source. Information on literacy, while not a perfect measure of educational results, is probably the most easily available and valid for international comparisons.
  • Female: This entry includes a definition of literacy and Census Bureau percentages for the total population, males, and females. There are no universal definitions and standards of literacy. Unless otherwise specified, all rates are based on the most common definition - the ability to read and write at a specified age. Detailing the standards that individual countries use to assess the ability to read and write is beyond the scope of our source. Information on literacy, while not a perfect measure of educational results, is probably the most easily available and valid for international comparisons.
  • Female literates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people: Number of females aged 15-19 years, who are literate. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Female literates > Aged over 10 per thousand people: Number of females older than 10 years, who are literate. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Illiterates > Aged 10-14: Compares countries by number of male illiterates, in the age range 10 to 14. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Illiterates > Aged 30-34 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of illiterate individuals, in the age range 30 to 34. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Illiterates > Aged 35-39: Compares countries by number of illiterate individuals, in the age range 35 to 39. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Literates > Aged 15-19: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Literates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Literates > Aged over 10 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Male: This entry includes a definition of literacy and Census Bureau percentages for the total population, males, and females. There are no universal definitions and standards of literacy. Unless otherwise specified, all rates are based on the most common definition - the ability to read and write at a specified age. Detailing the standards that individual countries use to assess the ability to read and write is beyond the scope of our source. Information on literacy, while not a perfect measure of educational results, is probably the most easily available and valid for international comparisons.
  • Male illiterates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Men above 14 years: Percent of male population above the age of 14 years that is literate.
  • Total population: This entry includes a definition of literacy and Census Bureau percentages for the total population, males, and females. There are no universal definitions and standards of literacy. Unless otherwise specified, all rates are based on the most common definition - the ability to read and write at a specified age. Detailing the standards that individual countries use to assess the ability to read and write is beyond the scope of our source. Information on literacy, while not a perfect measure of educational results, is probably the most easily available and valid for international comparisons.
  • Illiterates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of illiterate individuals, in the age range 15 to 19. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Illiterates > Aged 25-29 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of illiterate individuals, in the age range 25 to 29. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Female literates > Aged 15-19: Number of females aged 15-19 years, who are literate.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 65-69 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Illiterates > Aged 20-24: Compares countries by number of illiterate individuals, in the age range 20 to 24. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Illiterates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of illiterate individuals, in the age range 50 to 54. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 25-29 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Male illiterates > Aged 35-39: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Literates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Women above 14 years: Percent of female population above the age of 14 years that is literate.
  • Male literates > Aged over 10: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Male literates > Aged 30-34: Compares countries by number of male literates, in the age range 30 to 34. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Female illiterates > Aged over 10: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 10-14: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Male illiterates > Aged 60-64: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Illiterates > Aged 45-49: Compares countries by number of male illiterates, in the age range 45 to 49. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Illiterates > Aged over 10: Compares countries by number of illiterate individuals aged over 10. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Illiterates > Aged 65-69: Compares countries by number of male illiterates, in the age range 65 to 69. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Illiterates > Aged 60-64: Compares countries by number of male illiterates, in the age range 60 to 64. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Female illiterates > Aged 30-34 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Literates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Male literates > Aged 25-29: Compares countries by number of male illiterates, in the age range 25 to 29. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Male literates > Aged 40-44: Compares countries by number of male literates, in the age range 40 to 44. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Illiterates > Aged 25-29: Compares countries by number of illiterate individuals, in the age range 25 to 29. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Female literates > Aged 60-64: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Literates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Female illiterates > Aged over 10 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Male literates > Aged 25-29 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of male illiterates, in the age range 25 to 29. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Illiterates > Aged over 10 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of illiterate individuals aged over 10. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Literates > Aged 35-39: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Male illiterates > Aged 65-69 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Illiterates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of male illiterates, in the age range 60 to 64. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people:

    Number of females aged 15-19 years, who are illiterate.

    . Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Female literates > Aged 20-24: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Male illiterates > Aged 50-54: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Literates > Aged 30-34: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 55-59: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Male illiterates > Aged 20-24: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female literates > Aged 35-39: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 35-39: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female literates > Aged over 10: Number of females older than 10 years, who are literate.
  • Literates > Aged 40-44: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female literates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Literates > Aged 25-29 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Female literates > Aged 20-24 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Male illiterates > Aged 20-24 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Female literates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Female literates > Aged 65-69 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Ratio of young literate females to males > % ages 15-24: Ratio of young literate females to males (% ages 15-24). Gender parity index for youth literacy rate is the ratio of female youth literacy rate to male youth literacy rate. It is calculated by dividing the female value for the indicator by the male value for the indicator. A GPI equal to 1 indicates parity between females and males. In general, a value less than 1 indicates disparity in favor of males and a value greater than 1 indicates disparity in favor of females.
  • Literacy rate, adult total > % of people ages 15 and above: Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above). Adult (15+) literacy rate (%). Total is the percentage of the population age 15 and above who can, with understanding, read and write a short, simple statement on their everyday life. Generally, u2018literacyu2019 also encompasses u2018numeracyu2019, the ability to make simple arithmetic calculations. This indicator is calculated by dividing the number of literates aged 15 years and over by the corresponding age group population and multiplying the result by 100.
  • Illiterates > Aged 55-59: Compares countries by number of male iliterate individuals, in the age range 55 to 59. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Female illiterates > Aged 45-49: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Literates > Aged 45-49: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Male illiterates > Aged 25-29 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Male literates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of male literates in the age range 45 to 49. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Illiterates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of male illiterates, in the age range 10 to 14. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Male literates > Aged 30-34 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of male literates, in the age range 30 to 34. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Male literates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of male literates, in the age range 50 to 54. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Illiterates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of illiterate individuals, in the age range 40 to 44. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Male literates > Aged 20-24 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of male literates, in the age range 20 to 24. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Literates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Male literates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of male literates, in the age range 10 to 14. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Male illiterates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Male literates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of male literates, in the age range 15 to 19. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Literates > Aged 50-54: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Male illiterates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people: Number of males aged 10-14 years, who are illiterate. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Male literates > Aged 45-49: Compares countries by number of male literates in the age range 45 to 49. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Male literates > Aged 35-39: Compares countries by number of male literates, in the age range 35 to 39. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Male literates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of male literates, in the age range 60 to 64. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Male illiterates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Literates > Aged 60-64: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Male literates > Aged over 10 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Female literates > Aged 30-34 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Literates > Aged 10-14: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Male illiterates > Aged 55-59: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female literates > Aged 40-44: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Literates > Aged over 10: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Male illiterates > Aged 45-49: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female literates > Aged 10-14: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Male illiterates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Male illiterates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Literacy rate, youth female > % of females ages 15-24: Literacy rate, youth female (% of females ages 15-24). Youth (15-24) literacy rate (%). Female is the number of females age 15 to 24 years who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement on their everyday life, divided by the female population in that age group. Generally, u2018literacyu2019 also encompasses u2018numeracyu2019, the ability to make simple arithmetic calculations.
  • Literacy rate, adult female > % of females ages 15 and above: Literacy rate, adult female (% of females ages 15 and above). Adult (15+) literacy rate (%). Female is the percentage of females age 15 and above who can, with understanding, read and write a short, simple statement on their everyday life. Generally, u2018literacyu2019 also encompasses u2018numeracyu2019, the ability to make simple arithmetic calculations. This indicator is calculated by dividing the number of female literates aged 15 years and over by the corresponding age group population and multiplying the result by 100.
  • Literacy rate, adult male > % of males ages 15 and above: Literacy rate, adult male (% of males ages 15 and above). Adult (15+) literacy rate (%). Male is the percentage of males age 15 and above who can, with understanding, read and write a short, simple statement on their everyday life. Generally, u2018literacyu2019 also encompasses u2018numeracyu2019, the ability to make simple arithmetic calculations. This indicator is calculated by dividing the number of male literates aged 15 years and over by the corresponding age group population and multiplying the result by 100.
  • Illiterates > Aged 15-19: Compares countries by number of illiterate individuals, in the age range 15 to 19. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Female illiterates > Aged 15-19:

    Number of females aged 15-19 years, who are illiterate.

  • Illiterates > Aged 40-44: Compares countries by number of illiterate individuals, in the age range 40 to 44. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Male illiterates > Aged 65-69: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Male literates > Aged 55-59: Compares countries by number of male literates, in the age range 55 to 59. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Male illiterates > Aged 10-14: Number of males aged 10-14 years, who are illiterate.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 30-34: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Male literates > Aged 15-19: Compares countries by number of male literates, in the age range 15 to 19. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Illiterates > Aged 50-54: Compares countries by number of illiterate individuals, in the age range 50 to 54. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Male literates > Aged 60-64: Compares countries by number of male literates, in the age range 60 to 64. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Literacy rate, youth total > % of people ages 15-24: Literacy rate, youth total (% of people ages 15-24). Youth (15-24) literacy rate (%). Total is the number of people age 15 to 24 years who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement on their everyday life, divided by the population in that age group. Generally, u2018literacyu2019 also encompasses u2018numeracyu2019, the ability to make simple arithmetic calculations.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Male literates > Aged 20-24: Compares countries by number of male literates, in the age range 20 to 24. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Male literates > Aged 50-54: Compares countries by number of male literates, in the age range 50 to 54. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems.
  • Literates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Male illiterates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Male literates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of male literates, in the age range 35 to 39. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Illiterates > Aged 20-24 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of illiterate individuals, in the age range 20 to 24. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Female literates > Aged 30-34: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Literates > Aged 25-29: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 20-24: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 25-29: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 40-44: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Male illiterates > Aged 40-44: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female literates > Aged 50-54: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Literates > Aged 55-59: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female literates > Aged 45-49: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 60-64: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 65-69: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female literates > Aged 65-69: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 20-24 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Literates > Aged 30-34 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Male illiterates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Female literates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Female literates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Literacy rate, youth male > % of males ages 15-24: Literacy rate, youth male (% of males ages 15-24). Youth (15-24) literacy rate (%). Male is the number of males age 15 to 24 years who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement on their everyday life, divided by the male population in that age group. Generally, u2018literacyu2019 also encompasses u2018numeracyu2019, the ability to make simple arithmetic calculations.
  • Literates > Aged 65-69 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Male literates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of male literates, in the age range 55 to 59. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Male literates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of male literates, in the age range 40 to 44. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Literates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Illiterates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of male iliterate individuals, in the age range 55 to 59. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Female literates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Literates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 50-54: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Male illiterates > Aged 25-29: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female literates > Aged 55-59: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Illiterates > Aged 30-34: Compares countries by number of illiterate individuals, in the age range 30 to 34. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Male illiterates > Aged 15-19: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female literates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Illiterates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of male illiterates, in the age range 45 to 49. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Illiterates > Aged 65-69 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of male illiterates, in the age range 65 to 69. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Literates > Aged 65-69: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Illiterates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of illiterate individuals, in the age range 35 to 39. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Male literates > Aged 10-14: Compares countries by number of male literates, in the age range 10 to 14. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Female literates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
STAT Brazil Philippines HISTORY
Adult literacy 90.5%
Ranked 53th.
93.4%
Ranked 42nd. 3% more than Brazil

Definition age 15 and over can read and write age 15 and over can read and write
Female 88.8%
Ranked 6th.
95.8%
Ranked 52nd. 8% more than Brazil

Female literates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people 42.57
Ranked 8th.
49.03
Ranked 5th. 15% more than Brazil
Female literates > Aged over 10 per thousand people 389.45
Ranked 5th. 15% more than Philippines
339.01
Ranked 9th.
Illiterates > Aged 10-14 670,982
Ranked 1st.
840,905
Ranked 2nd. 25% more than Brazil
Illiterates > Aged 30-34 per thousand people 4.72
Ranked 4th. 21% more than Philippines
3.89
Ranked 7th.
Illiterates > Aged 35-39 1.02 million
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Philippines
319,250
Ranked 5th.
Literates > Aged 15-19 16.62 million
Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than Philippines
7.57 million
Ranked 4th.
Literates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people 85.12
Ranked 8th.
97.54
Ranked 6th. 15% more than Brazil
Literates > Aged over 10 per thousand people 755.01
Ranked 8th. 12% more than Philippines
677.11
Ranked 9th.
Male 88.4%
Ranked 13th.
96%
Ranked 58th. 9% more than Brazil

Male illiterates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people 3.06
Ranked 4th. 45% more than Philippines
2.11
Ranked 5th.
Men above 14 years 88.4%
Ranked 20th.
91.6%
Ranked 2nd. 4% more than Brazil

Total population 88.6%
Ranked 11th.
95.9%
Ranked 56th. 8% more than Brazil

Illiterates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people 1.91
Ranked 4th.
5.37
Ranked 4th. 3 times more than Brazil
Illiterates > Aged 25-29 per thousand people 3.48
Ranked 6th.
3.97
Ranked 7th. 14% more than Brazil
Female illiterates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people 2.18
Ranked 3rd. 9% more than Philippines
2
Ranked 9th.
Female literates > Aged 15-19 8.31 million
Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than Philippines
3.81 million
Ranked 4th.
Female illiterates > Aged 65-69 per thousand people 3.52
Ranked 3rd. 2 times more than Philippines
1.43
Ranked 9th.
Illiterates > Aged 20-24 477,466
Ranked 2nd. 49% more than Philippines
321,105
Ranked 4th.
Illiterates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people 6.38
Ranked 3rd. 2 times more than Philippines
3.17
Ranked 11th.
Female illiterates > Aged 25-29 per thousand people 1.28
Ranked 6th.
1.82
Ranked 10th. 42% more than Brazil
Male illiterates > Aged 35-39 598,172
Ranked 1st. 4 times more than Philippines
163,971
Ranked 4th.
Literates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people 60.45
Ranked 9th. 21% more than Philippines
49.81
Ranked 12th.
Women above 14 years 88.8%
Ranked 10th.
93.6%
Ranked 1st. 5% more than Brazil

Male literates > Aged over 10 71.36 million
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Philippines
26.25 million
Ranked 3rd.
Male literates > Aged 30-34 7.16 million
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Philippines
2.63 million
Ranked 4th.
Female illiterates > Aged over 10 7.2 million
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Philippines
2.14 million
Ranked 4th.
Female illiterates > Aged 10-14 231,180
Ranked 1st.
375,761
Ranked 2nd. 63% more than Brazil
Male illiterates > Aged 60-64 596,468
Ranked 2nd. 6 times more than Philippines
108,362
Ranked 6th.
Illiterates > Aged 45-49 1.24 million
Ranked 2nd. 5 times more than Philippines
263,141
Ranked 5th.
Illiterates > Aged over 10 14.6 million
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Philippines
4.4 million
Ranked 4th.
Illiterates > Aged 65-69 1.22 million
Ranked 2nd. 6 times more than Philippines
197,668
Ranked 5th.
Illiterates > Aged 60-64 1.33 million
Ranked 2nd. 6 times more than Philippines
233,707
Ranked 6th.
Female illiterates > Aged 30-34 per thousand people 1.84
Ranked 4th.
1.84
Ranked 9th. About the same as Brazil
Literates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people 84.5
Ranked 8th.
104.26
Ranked 5th. 23% more than Brazil
Male literates > Aged 25-29 8.03 million
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Philippines
2.87 million
Ranked 5th.
Male literates > Aged 40-44 5.65 million
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Philippines
1.97 million
Ranked 6th.
Illiterates > Aged 25-29 678,823
Ranked 1st. 2 times more than Philippines
308,211
Ranked 5th.
Female literates > Aged 60-64 2.74 million
Ranked 3rd. 4 times more than Philippines
720,525
Ranked 5th.
Literates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people 45.57
Ranked 5th. 49% more than Philippines
30.53
Ranked 12th.
Female illiterates > Aged over 10 per thousand people 36.88
Ranked 2nd. 34% more than Philippines
27.6
Ranked 8th.
Male literates > Aged 25-29 per thousand people 41.15
Ranked 6th. 11% more than Philippines
36.97
Ranked 7th.
Illiterates > Aged over 10 per thousand people 74.81
Ranked 2nd. 32% more than Philippines
56.61
Ranked 7th.
Literates > Aged 35-39 12.87 million
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Philippines
4.57 million
Ranked 5th.
Male illiterates > Aged 65-69 per thousand people 2.73
Ranked 1st. 2 times more than Philippines
1.11
Ranked 9th.
Illiterates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people 6.8
Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than Philippines
3.01
Ranked 11th.
Female illiterates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people 0.623
Ranked 6th.
2.3
Ranked 5th. 4 times more than Brazil
Female literates > Aged 20-24 8.45 million
Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than Philippines
3.39 million
Ranked 4th.
Male illiterates > Aged 50-54 605,353
Ranked 2nd. 5 times more than Philippines
120,766
Ranked 4th.
Literates > Aged 30-34 14.82 million
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Philippines
5.22 million
Ranked 5th.
Female illiterates > Aged 55-59 706,717
Ranked 2nd. 6 times more than Philippines
118,729
Ranked 6th.
Male illiterates > Aged 20-24 312,439
Ranked 1st. 75% more than Philippines
178,144
Ranked 3rd.
Female literates > Aged 35-39 6.7 million
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Philippines
2.25 million
Ranked 5th.
Female illiterates > Aged 35-39 425,308
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Philippines
155,279
Ranked 5th.
Female literates > Aged over 10 76.02 million
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Philippines
26.32 million
Ranked 3rd.
Literates > Aged 40-44 11.8 million
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Philippines
3.87 million
Ranked 5th.
Female literates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people 14.02
Ranked 4th. 51% more than Philippines
9.28
Ranked 9th.
Literates > Aged 25-29 per thousand people 84.14
Ranked 5th. 14% more than Philippines
73.91
Ranked 8th.
Female literates > Aged 20-24 per thousand people 43.29
Ranked 5th.
43.67
Ranked 6th. 1% more than Brazil
Female illiterates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people 2.78
Ranked 3rd. 57% more than Philippines
1.77
Ranked 11th.
Female illiterates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people 3.62
Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than Philippines
1.53
Ranked 11th.
Male illiterates > Aged 20-24 per thousand people 1.6
Ranked 5th.
2.29
Ranked 6th. 43% more than Brazil
Female illiterates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people 3.74
Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than Philippines
1.61
Ranked 10th.
Female literates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people 23.9
Ranked 5th. 58% more than Philippines
15.15
Ranked 10th.
Female literates > Aged 65-69 per thousand people 9.89
Ranked 4th. 56% more than Philippines
6.35
Ranked 9th.
Ratio of young literate females to males > % ages 15-24 101.66%
Ranked 4th. About the same as Philippines
101.52%
Ranked 2nd.

Literacy rate, adult total > % of people ages 15 and above 90.38%
Ranked 19th.
95.42%
Ranked 6th. 6% more than Brazil

Illiterates > Aged 55-59 1.3 million
Ranked 2nd. 6 times more than Philippines
228,736
Ranked 6th.
Female illiterates > Aged 45-49 589,526
Ranked 2nd. 5 times more than Philippines
130,687
Ranked 6th.
Literates > Aged 45-49 10.59 million
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Philippines
3.06 million
Ranked 5th.
Male illiterates > Aged 25-29 per thousand people 2.2
Ranked 6th. 2% more than Philippines
2.15
Ranked 6th.
Male literates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people 25.82
Ranked 8th. 29% more than Philippines
20.07
Ranked 12th.
Illiterates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people 3.44
Ranked 3rd.
10.83
Ranked 3rd. 3 times more than Brazil
Male literates > Aged 30-34 per thousand people 36.65
Ranked 8th. 8% more than Philippines
33.86
Ranked 10th.
Male literates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people 21.67
Ranked 7th. 41% more than Philippines
15.38
Ranked 12th.
Illiterates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people 6.19
Ranked 3rd. 70% more than Philippines
3.65
Ranked 9th.
Male literates > Aged 20-24 per thousand people 42.61
Ranked 7th.
42.83
Ranked 5th. 1% more than Brazil
Literates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people 35.73
Ranked 4th. 66% more than Philippines
21.53
Ranked 12th.
Male literates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people 42.44
Ranked 8th.
52.42
Ranked 5th. 23% more than Brazil
Male illiterates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people 3.06
Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than Philippines
1.4
Ranked 11th.
Male literates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people 42.55
Ranked 8th.
48.51
Ranked 5th. 14% more than Brazil
Literates > Aged 50-54 8.9 million
Ranked 3rd. 4 times more than Philippines
2.37 million
Ranked 5th.
Male illiterates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people 2.25
Ranked 3rd.
5.99
Ranked 3rd. 3 times more than Brazil
Male literates > Aged 45-49 5.04 million
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Philippines
1.56 million
Ranked 6th.
Male literates > Aged 35-39 6.17 million
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Philippines
2.32 million
Ranked 6th.
Male literates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people 12.52
Ranked 5th. 44% more than Philippines
8.71
Ranked 12th.
Male illiterates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people 3.41
Ranked 3rd. 81% more than Philippines
1.88
Ranked 6th.
Literates > Aged 60-64 5.18 million
Ranked 3rd. 4 times more than Philippines
1.4 million
Ranked 5th.
Male literates > Aged over 10 per thousand people 365.56
Ranked 9th. 8% more than Philippines
338.1
Ranked 9th.
Female literates > Aged 30-34 per thousand people 39.28
Ranked 3rd. 18% more than Philippines
33.4
Ranked 14th.
Literates > Aged 10-14 16.5 million
Ranked 1st. 2 times more than Philippines
8.1 million
Ranked 3rd.
Male illiterates > Aged 55-59 594,598
Ranked 2nd. 5 times more than Philippines
110,007
Ranked 5th.
Female literates > Aged 40-44 6.15 million
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Philippines
1.9 million
Ranked 5th.
Literates > Aged over 10 147.39 million
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Philippines
52.58 million
Ranked 3rd.
Male illiterates > Aged 45-49 652,340
Ranked 1st. 5 times more than Philippines
132,454
Ranked 4th.
Female literates > Aged 10-14 8.21 million
Ranked 1st. 2 times more than Philippines
4.03 million
Ranked 3rd.
Male illiterates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people 1.29
Ranked 4th.
3.06
Ranked 5th. 2 times more than Brazil
Male illiterates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people 3.34
Ranked 3rd. 96% more than Philippines
1.71
Ranked 7th.
Literacy rate, youth female > % of females ages 15-24 98.32%
Ranked 15th.
98.49%
Ranked 13th. About the same as Brazil

Literacy rate, adult female > % of females ages 15 and above 90.68%
Ranked 15th.
95.83%
Ranked 5th. 6% more than Brazil

Literacy rate, adult male > % of males ages 15 and above 90.06%
Ranked 20th.
95.01%
Ranked 9th. 6% more than Brazil

Illiterates > Aged 15-19 373,596
Ranked 1st.
416,854
Ranked 3rd. 12% more than Brazil
Female illiterates > Aged 15-19 121,576
Ranked 3rd.
178,882
Ranked 4th. 47% more than Brazil
Illiterates > Aged 40-44 1.21 million
Ranked 2nd. 4 times more than Philippines
283,518
Ranked 5th.
Male illiterates > Aged 65-69 533,493
Ranked 2nd. 6 times more than Philippines
86,322
Ranked 5th.
Male literates > Aged 55-59 3.31 million
Ranked 3rd. 4 times more than Philippines
831,203
Ranked 6th.
Male illiterates > Aged 10-14 439,802
Ranked 1st.
465,144
Ranked 2nd. 6% more than Brazil
Female illiterates > Aged 30-34 358,937
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Philippines
142,971
Ranked 5th.
Male literates > Aged 15-19 8.31 million
Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than Philippines
3.77 million
Ranked 4th.
Illiterates > Aged 50-54 1.25 million
Ranked 2nd. 5 times more than Philippines
246,221
Ranked 6th.
Male literates > Aged 60-64 2.44 million
Ranked 3rd. 4 times more than Philippines
676,434
Ranked 6th.
Literacy rate, youth total > % of people ages 15-24 97.51%
Ranked 19th.
97.75%
Ranked 16th. About the same as Brazil

Female illiterates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people 3.28
Ranked 3rd. 2 times more than Philippines
1.62
Ranked 11th.
Female illiterates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people 3.02
Ranked 3rd. 79% more than Philippines
1.68
Ranked 11th.
Male literates > Aged 20-24 8.32 million
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Philippines
3.33 million
Ranked 5th.
Male literates > Aged 50-54 4.23 million
Ranked 3rd. 4 times more than Philippines
1.19 million
Ranked 6th.
Literates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people 26.55
Ranked 4th. 48% more than Philippines
17.99
Ranked 11th.
Male illiterates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people 3.05
Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than Philippines
1.42
Ranked 10th.
Male literates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people 31.6
Ranked 9th. 6% more than Philippines
29.9
Ranked 14th.
Illiterates > Aged 20-24 per thousand people 2.45
Ranked 6th.
4.14
Ranked 7th. 69% more than Brazil
Female literates > Aged 30-34 7.67 million
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Philippines
2.59 million
Ranked 5th.
Literates > Aged 25-29 16.43 million
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Philippines
5.74 million
Ranked 4th.
Female illiterates > Aged 20-24 165,027
Ranked 3rd. 15% more than Philippines
142,961
Ranked 5th.
Female illiterates > Aged 25-29 250,048
Ranked 3rd. 77% more than Philippines
141,421
Ranked 5th.
Female illiterates > Aged 40-44 542,958
Ranked 2nd. 4 times more than Philippines
137,371
Ranked 6th.
Male illiterates > Aged 40-44 666,055
Ranked 1st. 5 times more than Philippines
146,147
Ranked 4th.
Female literates > Aged 50-54 4.67 million
Ranked 3rd. 4 times more than Philippines
1.18 million
Ranked 5th.
Literates > Aged 55-59 6.97 million
Ranked 3rd. 4 times more than Philippines
1.67 million
Ranked 5th.
Female literates > Aged 45-49 5.55 million
Ranked 2nd. 4 times more than Philippines
1.5 million
Ranked 5th.
Female illiterates > Aged 60-64 730,323
Ranked 2nd. 6 times more than Philippines
125,345
Ranked 7th.
Female illiterates > Aged 65-69 686,392
Ranked 2nd. 6 times more than Philippines
111,346
Ranked 5th.
Female literates > Aged 65-69 1.93 million
Ranked 3rd. 4 times more than Philippines
493,145
Ranked 4th.
Female illiterates > Aged 20-24 per thousand people 0.845
Ranked 7th.
1.84
Ranked 9th. 2 times more than Brazil
Literates > Aged 30-34 per thousand people 75.93
Ranked 6th. 13% more than Philippines
67.26
Ranked 11th.
Male illiterates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people 3.1
Ranked 3rd. Twice as much as Philippines
1.56
Ranked 8th.
Female literates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people 28.44
Ranked 6th. 47% more than Philippines
19.33
Ranked 11th.
Female literates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people 18.79
Ranked 4th. 74% more than Philippines
10.82
Ranked 10th.
Literacy rate, youth male > % of males ages 15-24 96.72%
Ranked 20th.
97.02%
Ranked 18th. About the same as Brazil

Literates > Aged 65-69 per thousand people 18.55
Ranked 5th. 53% more than Philippines
12.1
Ranked 11th.
Male literates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people 16.94
Ranked 5th. 58% more than Philippines
10.7
Ranked 13th.
Male literates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people 28.97
Ranked 8th. 14% more than Philippines
25.31
Ranked 12th.
Literates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people 54.26
Ranked 8th. 38% more than Philippines
39.4
Ranked 12th.
Illiterates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people 6.67
Ranked 3rd. 2 times more than Philippines
2.95
Ranked 11th.
Female literates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people 34.3
Ranked 7th. 19% more than Philippines
28.92
Ranked 15th.
Literates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people 65.9
Ranked 9th. 12% more than Philippines
58.81
Ranked 14th.
Female illiterates > Aged 50-54 639,793
Ranked 2nd. 5 times more than Philippines
125,455
Ranked 6th.
Male illiterates > Aged 25-29 428,775
Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Philippines
166,790
Ranked 3rd.
Female literates > Aged 55-59 3.67 million
Ranked 3rd. 4 times more than Philippines
840,559
Ranked 5th.
Illiterates > Aged 30-34 921,510
Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Philippines
302,139
Ranked 5th.
Male illiterates > Aged 15-19 252,020
Ranked 1st. 6% more than Philippines
237,972
Ranked 3rd.
Female literates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people 42.06
Ranked 8th.
51.85
Ranked 4th. 23% more than Brazil
Female illiterates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people 1.18
Ranked 3rd.
4.84
Ranked 3rd. 4 times more than Brazil
Illiterates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people 6.36
Ranked 3rd. 88% more than Philippines
3.39
Ranked 11th.
Illiterates > Aged 65-69 per thousand people 6.25
Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than Philippines
2.55
Ranked 9th.
Literates > Aged 65-69 3.62 million
Ranked 3rd. 4 times more than Philippines
939,510
Ranked 5th.
Illiterates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people 5.24
Ranked 3rd. 28% more than Philippines
4.11
Ranked 8th.
Male literates > Aged 10-14 8.29 million
Ranked 1st. 2 times more than Philippines
4.07 million
Ranked 3rd.
Female literates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people 31.48
Ranked 7th. 28% more than Philippines
24.51
Ranked 12th.

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