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  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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
  • 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.
  • Male illiterates > Aged 35-39: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female literates > Aged 15-19: Number of females aged 15-19 years, who are literate.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Illiterates > Aged 70-74: Compares countries by number of illiterate individuals, in the age range 70 to 74. 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 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.
  • 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.
  • Literates > Aged 70-74: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • 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
  • Female literates > Aged 70-74: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • 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 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 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.
  • 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 literates > Aged 30-34: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • 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 illiterates > Aged 25-29: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Male illiterates > Aged 70-74: 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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 literates > Aged 70-74: Compares countries by number of male literates, in the age range 70 to 74. 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 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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 70-74 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Literates > Aged 50-54: 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 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 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.
  • 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 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.
  • Male literates > Aged 70-74 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of male literates, in the age range 70 to 74. 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 60-64: 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.
  • 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 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 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.
  • 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 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 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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 20-24: 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.
  • 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 illiterates > Aged 70-74: 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.
  • 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 70-74 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • Male illiterates > Aged 70-74 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. 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 70-74 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of illiterate individuals, in the age range 70 to 74. 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 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.
  • Literates > Aged 70-74 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
STAT Bhutan India HISTORY
Adult literacy 55.6%
Ranked 99th.
66%
Ranked 91st. 19% more than Bhutan

Definition age 15 and over can read and write age 15 and over can read and write
Female 34%
Ranked 144th.
48.3%
Ranked 131st. 42% more than Bhutan

Female literates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people 43.4
Ranked 5th. 37% more than India
31.74
Ranked 21st.
Female literates > Aged over 10 per thousand people 165.94
Ranked 7th.
188.02
Ranked 21st. 13% more than Bhutan
Illiterates > Aged 10-14 10,964
Ranked 5th.
22.83 million
Ranked 1st. 2082 times more than Bhutan
Illiterates > Aged 25-29 per thousand people 35.15
Ranked 1st. 35% more than India
25.95
Ranked 4th.
Illiterates > Aged 30-34 per thousand people 31.14
Ranked 1st. 16% more than India
26.86
Ranked 4th.
Illiterates > Aged 35-39 20,242
Ranked 7th.
29.5 million
Ranked 1st. 1457 times more than Bhutan
Literates > Aged 15-19 60,112
Ranked 7th.
79.46 million
Ranked 1st. 1322 times more than Bhutan
Literates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people 92.42
Ranked 3rd. 23% more than India
75
Ranked 17th.
Literates > Aged over 10 per thousand people 446.66
Ranked 7th.
477.67
Ranked 21st. 7% more than Bhutan
Male 60%
Ranked 141st.
70.2%
Ranked 131st. 17% more than Bhutan

Male illiterates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people 11.19
Ranked 1st. 14% more than India
9.81
Ranked 4th.
Total population 47%
Ranked 148th.
59.5%
Ranked 134th. 27% more than Bhutan

Female illiterates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people 19.93
Ranked 1st. 11% more than India
18.03
Ranked 3rd.
Female illiterates > Aged 65-69 per thousand people 7.8
Ranked 1st. 1% more than India
7.72
Ranked 2nd.
Female illiterates > Aged 25-29 per thousand people 21.67
Ranked 1st. 22% more than India
17.74
Ranked 4th.
Illiterates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people 23.25
Ranked 1st. 19% more than India
19.59
Ranked 4th.
Illiterates > Aged 20-24 22,198
Ranked 6th.
24.03 million
Ranked 1st. 1083 times more than Bhutan
Literates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people 17.83
Ranked 8th.
29.71
Ranked 25th. 67% more than Bhutan
Male illiterates > Aged 35-39 7,276
Ranked 7th.
10.4 million
Ranked 1st. 1429 times more than Bhutan
Female literates > Aged 15-19 28,227
Ranked 7th.
33.62 million
Ranked 1st. 1191 times more than Bhutan
Illiterates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people 23.15
Ranked 1st. 35% more than India
17.18
Ranked 4th.
Literacy rate, youth female > % of females ages 15-24 67.96%
Ranked 15th.
74.36%
Ranked 18th. 9% more than Bhutan

Literacy rate, adult female > % of females ages 15 and above 38.68%
Ranked 15th.
50.82%
Ranked 18th. 31% more than Bhutan

Literacy rate, adult male > % of males ages 15 and above 65.05%
Ranked 15th.
75.19%
Ranked 17th. 16% more than Bhutan

Male literates > Aged over 10 182,586
Ranked 6th.
306.88 million
Ranked 1st. 1681 times more than Bhutan
Male literates > Aged 30-34 15,873
Ranked 7th.
27.95 million
Ranked 1st. 1761 times more than Bhutan
Female illiterates > Aged over 10 127,541
Ranked 5th.
181.1 million
Ranked 1st. 1420 times more than Bhutan
Illiterates > Aged 70-74 7,255
Ranked 6th.
9.7 million
Ranked 1st. 1337 times more than Bhutan
Female illiterates > Aged 15-19 9,505
Ranked 6th.
12.65 million
Ranked 1st. 1331 times more than Bhutan
Illiterates > Aged 45-49 18,009
Ranked 7th.
21.63 million
Ranked 1st. 1201 times more than Bhutan
Illiterates > Aged over 10 211,514
Ranked 5th.
281.02 million
Ranked 1st. 1329 times more than Bhutan
Illiterates > Aged 65-69 9,227
Ranked 6th.
12.44 million
Ranked 1st. 1349 times more than Bhutan
Illiterates > Aged 60-64 11,622
Ranked 6th.
17.17 million
Ranked 1st. 1478 times more than Bhutan
Female illiterates > Aged 30-34 per thousand people 19.87
Ranked 1st. 11% more than India
17.98
Ranked 4th.
Female illiterates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people 14.2
Ranked 1st. 34% more than India
10.63
Ranked 3rd.
Literates > Aged 70-74 1,487
Ranked 7th.
5.01 million
Ranked 1st. 3368 times more than Bhutan
Male literates > Aged 40-44 9,189
Ranked 8th.
20.76 million
Ranked 1st. 2259 times more than Bhutan
Female literates > Aged 70-74 204
Ranked 7th.
1.31 million
Ranked 2nd. 6440 times more than Bhutan
Illiterates > Aged 25-29 22,861
Ranked 6th.
27.49 million
Ranked 1st. 1203 times more than Bhutan
Female literates > Aged 60-64 406
Ranked 8th.
2.97 million
Ranked 1st. 7316 times more than Bhutan
Literates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people 4.54
Ranked 8th.
9.76
Ranked 20th. 2 times more than Bhutan
Literates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people 10.75
Ranked 8th.
17.36
Ranked 22nd. 61% more than Bhutan
Female illiterates > Aged over 10 per thousand people 196.09
Ranked 1st. 15% more than India
170.93
Ranked 4th.
Illiterates > Aged over 10 per thousand people 325.2
Ranked 1st. 23% more than India
265.23
Ranked 4th.
Literates > Aged 35-39 18,487
Ranked 8th.
41.07 million
Ranked 1st. 2222 times more than Bhutan
Male illiterates > Aged 65-69 per thousand people 6.39
Ranked 1st. 59% more than India
4.02
Ranked 2nd.
Illiterates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people 17.87
Ranked 1st. 10% more than India
16.21
Ranked 2nd.
Female literates > Aged 30-34 6,677
Ranked 8th.
17.86 million
Ranked 1st. 2676 times more than Bhutan
Female illiterates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people 14.61
Ranked 1st. 22% more than India
11.94
Ranked 4th.
Female illiterates > Aged 25-29 14,094
Ranked 6th.
18.8 million
Ranked 1st. 1334 times more than Bhutan
Male illiterates > Aged 70-74 3,210
Ranked 6th.
3.83 million
Ranked 1st. 1194 times more than Bhutan
Female literates > Aged 35-39 4,639
Ranked 8th.
15.43 million
Ranked 1st. 3326 times more than Bhutan
Female illiterates > Aged 35-39 12,966
Ranked 6th.
19.11 million
Ranked 1st. 1474 times more than Bhutan
Female literates > Aged over 10 107,930
Ranked 7th.
199.21 million
Ranked 1st. 1846 times more than Bhutan
Female illiterates > Aged 20-24 per thousand people 18.91
Ranked 1st. 23% more than India
15.37
Ranked 4th.
Literates > Aged 30-34 per thousand people 34.67
Ranked 8th.
43.24
Ranked 24th. 25% more than Bhutan
Male illiterates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people 8.95
Ranked 1st. 37% more than India
6.55
Ranked 4th.
Female literates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people 1.59
Ranked 8th.
5.17
Ranked 22nd. 3 times more than Bhutan
Female literates > Aged 65-69 per thousand people 0.444
Ranked 7th.
2.03
Ranked 17th. 5 times more than Bhutan
Illiterates > Aged 55-59 12,278
Ranked 7th.
15.06 million
Ranked 1st. 1227 times more than Bhutan
Female illiterates > Aged 45-49 11,065
Ranked 6th.
13.99 million
Ranked 1st. 1265 times more than Bhutan
Literates > Aged 45-49 9,653
Ranked 8th.
25.78 million
Ranked 1st. 2671 times more than Bhutan
Male literates > Aged 70-74 1,283
Ranked 7th.
3.7 million
Ranked 1st. 2880 times more than Bhutan
Male illiterates > Aged 25-29 per thousand people 13.48
Ranked 1st. 64% more than India
8.21
Ranked 4th.
Male literates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people 12.22
Ranked 8th.
16.27
Ranked 21st. 33% more than Bhutan
Illiterates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people 16.86
Ranked 1st.
21.55
Ranked 5th. 28% more than Bhutan
Male literates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people 14.13
Ranked 8th.
19.59
Ranked 21st. 39% more than Bhutan
Illiterates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people 28.14
Ranked 1st. 23% more than India
22.9
Ranked 4th.
Male literates > Aged 20-24 per thousand people 46.67
Ranked 2nd. 28% more than India
36.41
Ranked 17th.
Literates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people 6.33
Ranked 8th.
11.89
Ranked 21st. 88% more than Bhutan
Illiterates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people 18.88
Ranked 1st. 33% more than India
14.21
Ranked 3rd.
Male illiterates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people 7.72
Ranked 1st. 32% more than India
5.86
Ranked 3rd.
Male literates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people 49.02
Ranked 2nd. 13% more than India
43.26
Ranked 9th.
Literates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people 28.42
Ranked 8th.
38.77
Ranked 25th. 36% more than Bhutan
Female illiterates > Aged 70-74 per thousand people 6.22
Ranked 1st. 12% more than India
5.54
Ranked 2nd.
Literates > Aged 50-54 6,992
Ranked 8th.
18.39 million
Ranked 1st. 2630 times more than Bhutan
Illiterates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people 31.12
Ranked 1st. 12% more than India
27.84
Ranked 4th.
Male illiterates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people 6.67
Ranked 2nd.
8.69
Ranked 5th. 30% more than Bhutan
Male literates > Aged 10-14 34,387
Ranked 6th.
56.42 million
Ranked 1st. 1641 times more than Bhutan
Female literates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people 3.7
Ranked 8th.
10.12
Ranked 25th. 3 times more than Bhutan
Male literates > Aged over 10 per thousand people 280.72
Ranked 6th.
289.65
Ranked 20th. 3% more than Bhutan
Female literates > Aged 30-34 per thousand people 10.27
Ranked 8th.
16.86
Ranked 25th. 64% more than Bhutan
Literates > Aged 10-14 66,043
Ranked 6th.
102.02 million
Ranked 1st. 1545 times more than Bhutan
Male illiterates > Aged 55-59 5,187
Ranked 7th.
4.85 million
Ranked 1st. 935 times more than Bhutan
Female literates > Aged 40-44 2,408
Ranked 8th.
10.72 million
Ranked 1st. 4451 times more than Bhutan
Literates > Aged over 10 290,516
Ranked 7th.
506.09 million
Ranked 1st. 1742 times more than Bhutan
Male literates > Aged 35-39 13,848
Ranked 7th.
25.64 million
Ranked 1st. 1852 times more than Bhutan
Male literates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people 3.91
Ranked 8th.
6.96
Ranked 19th. 78% more than Bhutan
Male illiterates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people 10.51
Ranked 1st. 22% more than India
8.61
Ranked 4th.
Male literates > Aged 70-74 per thousand people 1.97
Ranked 7th.
3.49
Ranked 14th. 77% more than Bhutan
Literates > Aged 60-64 2,952
Ranked 8th.
10.34 million
Ranked 1st. 3504 times more than Bhutan
Male illiterates > Aged 45-49 6,944
Ranked 7th.
7.63 million
Ranked 1st. 1099 times more than Bhutan
Female literates > Aged 10-14 31,656
Ranked 6th.
45.59 million
Ranked 1st. 1440 times more than Bhutan
Male illiterates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people 8.64
Ranked 1st. 13% more than India
7.65
Ranked 4th.
Male illiterates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people 10.68
Ranked 1st. 48% more than India
7.21
Ranked 4th.
Illiterates > Aged 15-19 15,124
Ranked 6th.
20.75 million
Ranked 1st. 1372 times more than Bhutan
Female illiterates > Aged 10-14 6,623
Ranked 5th.
13.62 million
Ranked 1st. 2057 times more than Bhutan
Male illiterates > Aged 60-64 5,018
Ranked 6th.
6.21 million
Ranked 1st. 1238 times more than Bhutan
Illiterates > Aged 40-44 18,303
Ranked 7th.
24.26 million
Ranked 1st. 1326 times more than Bhutan
Male illiterates > Aged 65-69 4,154
Ranked 6th.
4.26 million
Ranked 1st. 1025 times more than Bhutan
Male literates > Aged 55-59 3,577
Ranked 8th.
8.73 million
Ranked 1st. 2441 times more than Bhutan
Male illiterates > Aged 10-14 4,341
Ranked 5th.
9.21 million
Ranked 1st. 2122 times more than Bhutan
Female illiterates > Aged 30-34 12,921
Ranked 6th.
19.05 million
Ranked 1st. 1474 times more than Bhutan
Male literates > Aged 15-19 31,885
Ranked 7th.
45.84 million
Ranked 1st. 1438 times more than Bhutan
Illiterates > Aged 50-54 15,055
Ranked 7th.
18.2 million
Ranked 1st. 1209 times more than Bhutan
Male literates > Aged 60-64 2,546
Ranked 8th.
7.37 million
Ranked 1st. 2896 times more than Bhutan
Literacy rate, youth total > % of people ages 15-24 74.41%
Ranked 15th.
81.13%
Ranked 18th. 9% more than Bhutan

Literates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people 101.54
Ranked 1st. 5% more than India
96.29
Ranked 8th.
Female illiterates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people 17.01
Ranked 1st. 29% more than India
13.21
Ranked 2nd.
Male literates > Aged 25-29 22,619
Ranked 7th.
32.86 million
Ranked 1st. 1453 times more than Bhutan
Male literates > Aged 20-24 30,354
Ranked 7th.
38.57 million
Ranked 1st. 1271 times more than Bhutan
Male literates > Aged 50-54 5,958
Ranked 8th.
12.91 million
Ranked 1st. 2167 times more than Bhutan
Male illiterates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people 7.97
Ranked 1st. 74% more than India
4.58
Ranked 4th.
Male literates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people 21.29
Ranked 7th.
24.2
Ranked 21st. 14% more than Bhutan
Male literates > Aged 25-29 per thousand people 34.78
Ranked 4th. 12% more than India
31.02
Ranked 21st.
Illiterates > Aged 20-24 per thousand people 34.13
Ranked 1st. 50% more than India
22.68
Ranked 4th.
Female literates > Aged 20-24 18,022
Ranked 7th.
27.16 million
Ranked 1st. 1507 times more than Bhutan
Literates > Aged 25-29 34,497
Ranked 7th.
55.93 million
Ranked 1st. 1621 times more than Bhutan
Female illiterates > Aged 20-24 12,298
Ranked 6th.
16.29 million
Ranked 1st. 1324 times more than Bhutan
Male illiterates > Aged 50-54 5,821
Ranked 7th.
6.94 million
Ranked 1st. 1192 times more than Bhutan
Literates > Aged 30-34 22,550
Ranked 8th.
45.81 million
Ranked 1st. 2032 times more than Bhutan
Female illiterates > Aged 55-59 7,091
Ranked 7th.
10.21 million
Ranked 1st. 1440 times more than Bhutan
Male illiterates > Aged 20-24 9,900
Ranked 6th.
7.75 million
Ranked 1st. 782 times more than Bhutan
Female illiterates > Aged 70-74 4,045
Ranked 6th.
5.87 million
Ranked 1st. 1450 times more than Bhutan
Female illiterates > Aged 40-44 11,470
Ranked 6th.
15.14 million
Ranked 1st. 1320 times more than Bhutan
Male illiterates > Aged 40-44 6,833
Ranked 7th.
9.12 million
Ranked 1st. 1335 times more than Bhutan
Female literates > Aged 50-54 1,034
Ranked 8th.
5.48 million
Ranked 1st. 5298 times more than Bhutan
Literates > Aged 55-59 4,114
Ranked 8th.
12.59 million
Ranked 1st. 3061 times more than Bhutan
Female literates > Aged 45-49 1,702
Ranked 8th.
8.55 million
Ranked 1st. 5023 times more than Bhutan
Female illiterates > Aged 60-64 6,604
Ranked 7th.
10.96 million
Ranked 1st. 1660 times more than Bhutan
Female illiterates > Aged 65-69 5,073
Ranked 6th.
8.18 million
Ranked 1st. 1613 times more than Bhutan
Female literates > Aged 65-69 289
Ranked 7th.
2.15 million
Ranked 1st. 7441 times more than Bhutan
Literates > Aged 40-44 11,597
Ranked 8th.
31.48 million
Ranked 1st. 2714 times more than Bhutan
Female literates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people 0.624
Ranked 8th.
2.8
Ranked 22nd. 4 times more than Bhutan
Literates > Aged 25-29 per thousand people 53.04
Ranked 8th. About the same as India
52.79
Ranked 23th.
Female literates > Aged 70-74 per thousand people 0.314
Ranked 7th.
1.24
Ranked 17th. 4 times more than Bhutan
Female literates > Aged 20-24 per thousand people 27.71
Ranked 8th. 8% more than India
25.63
Ranked 26th.
Female illiterates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people 17.63
Ranked 1st. 23% more than India
14.29
Ranked 4th.
Female illiterates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people 10.9
Ranked 1st. 13% more than India
9.64
Ranked 2nd.
Male illiterates > Aged 20-24 per thousand people 15.22
Ranked 1st. 2 times more than India
7.31
Ranked 4th.
Female illiterates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people 10.15
Ranked 1st.
10.34
Ranked 1st. 2% more than Bhutan
Female literates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people 2.62
Ranked 8th.
8.07
Ranked 25th. 3 times more than Bhutan
Female literates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people 0.826
Ranked 8th.
3.64
Ranked 22nd. 4 times more than Bhutan
Ratio of young literate females to males > % ages 15-24 84.91%
Ranked 15th. 1% more than India
84.1%
Ranked 19th.

Literacy rate, adult total > % of people ages 15 and above 52.81%
Ranked 15th.
62.75%
Ranked 18th. 19% more than Bhutan

Literacy rate, youth male > % of males ages 15-24 80.04%
Ranked 15th.
88.41%
Ranked 16th. 10% more than Bhutan

Literates > Aged 65-69 per thousand people 3.28
Ranked 7th.
6.95
Ranked 16th. 2 times more than Bhutan
Male literates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people 5.5
Ranked 8th.
8.24
Ranked 20th. 50% more than Bhutan
Male literates > Aged 30-34 per thousand people 24.4
Ranked 7th.
26.38
Ranked 20th. 8% more than Bhutan
Male literates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people 9.16
Ranked 8th.
12.19
Ranked 20th. 33% more than Bhutan
Male illiterates > Aged 70-74 per thousand people 4.94
Ranked 1st. 36% more than India
3.62
Ranked 2nd.
Literates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people 14.84
Ranked 8th.
24.33
Ranked 22nd. 64% more than Bhutan
Illiterates > Aged 70-74 per thousand people 11.15
Ranked 1st. 22% more than India
9.16
Ranked 2nd.
Male literates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people 52.87
Ranked 1st.
53.25
Ranked 6th. 1% more than Bhutan
Literates > Aged 70-74 per thousand people 2.29
Ranked 7th.
4.73
Ranked 15th. 2 times more than Bhutan
Female literates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people 7.13
Ranked 8th.
14.56
Ranked 25th. 2 times more than Bhutan
Female illiterates > Aged 50-54 9,234
Ranked 6th.
11.26 million
Ranked 1st. 1219 times more than Bhutan
Male illiterates > Aged 25-29 8,767
Ranked 6th.
8.69 million
Ranked 1st. 992 times more than Bhutan
Female literates > Aged 55-59 537
Ranked 8th.
3.86 million
Ranked 1st. 7188 times more than Bhutan
Illiterates > Aged 30-34 20,256
Ranked 6th.
28.46 million
Ranked 1st. 1405 times more than Bhutan
Male illiterates > Aged 15-19 5,619
Ranked 6th.
8.1 million
Ranked 1st. 1442 times more than Bhutan
Female literates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people 48.67
Ranked 1st. 13% more than India
43.03
Ranked 10th.
Female illiterates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people 10.18
Ranked 1st.
12.86
Ranked 5th. 26% more than Bhutan
Illiterates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people 27.69
Ranked 1st. 36% more than India
20.41
Ranked 2nd.
Illiterates > Aged 65-69 per thousand people 14.19
Ranked 1st. 21% more than India
11.75
Ranked 2nd.
Literates > Aged 65-69 2,134
Ranked 7th.
7.36 million
Ranked 1st. 3450 times more than Bhutan
Male literates > Aged 45-49 7,951
Ranked 8th.
17.23 million
Ranked 1st. 2167 times more than Bhutan

SOURCES: World Health Organization. Source tables; CIA World Factbooks 18 December 2003 to 28 March 2011; Source tables. Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Population figures from World Bank: (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects, (2) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Report (various years), (3) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (4) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (5) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme, and (6) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database.; Number of females older than 10 years, who are literate.. Population figures from World Bank: (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects, (2) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Report (various years), (3) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (4) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (5) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme, and (6) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database.; United Nations Statistics Division.  Population table by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence; United Nations Statistics Division.  Population table by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Population figures from World Bank: (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects, (2) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Report (various years), (3) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (4) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (5) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme, and (6) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database.; United Nations Statistics Division. Source tables; United Nations Statistics Division. Source tables. Population figures from World Bank: (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects, (2) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Report (various years), (3) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (4) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (5) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme, and (6) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database.; Source tables. Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence; UNESCO Institute for Statistics; Source tables. Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence; Source tables. Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Population figures from World Bank: (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects, (2) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Report (various years), (3) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (4) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (5) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme, and (6) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database.; Number of females older than 10 years, who are literate.; Source tables. Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Population figures from World Bank: (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects, (2) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Report (various years), (3) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (4) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (5) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme, and (6) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database.; Source tables. Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence; United Nations Statistics Division. Population table by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence; United Nations Statistics Division. Population table by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Population figures from World Bank: (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects, (2) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Report (various years), (3) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (4) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (5) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme, and (6) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database.

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