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Education > Literacy Stats: compare key data on Mauritius & Sao Tome and Principe

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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 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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
  • Female literates > Aged 85-89 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.
  • 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.
  • Female literates > Aged 85-89: 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.
  • Illiterates > Aged 90-94 per million people: Compares countries by number of illiterate individuals, in the age range 90 to 94. 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 million 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 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 75-79: Compares countries by number of illiterate individuals, in the age range 75 to 79. 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 75-79: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • 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 literates > Aged 75-79 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • 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 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
  • 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 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
  • 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 literates > Aged 90-94 per million people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per million 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 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
  • Literates > Aged 70-74: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Literates > Aged 90-94: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • 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
  • 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 80-84 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of male illiterates, in the age range 80 to 84. 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 illiterates > Aged 85-89: Number of females aged 85-89 years, who are illiterate.
  • 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 80-84 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Female literates > Aged 80-84: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 50-54: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 90-94 per million people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per million 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.
  • 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 85-89 per million people: Number of females aged 85-89 years, who are illiterate. Figures expressed per million 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 15-19 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Female literates > Aged 80-84 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 75-79 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of illiterate individuals, in the age range 75 to 79. 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.
  • Male literates > Aged 80-84: Compares countries by number of male illiterates, in the age range 80 to 84. 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 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 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.
  • Literates > Aged 75-79: 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 literates > Aged 75-79: Compares countries by number of male illiterates, in the age range 75 to 79. 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.
  • Illiterates > Aged 85-89: Compares countries by number of illiterate individuals, in the age range 85 to 89. 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: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • 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 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Female literates > Aged 30-34: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 90-94: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Literates > Aged 80-84: 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 75-79: 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 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.
  • Male illiterates > Aged 90-94: 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.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 80-84: 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.
  • Male illiterates > Aged 85-89: 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.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 80-84 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 illiterates > Aged 75-79 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Male illiterates > Aged 85-89 per million people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per million 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.
  • 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
  • Illiterates > Aged 90-94: Compares countries by number of illiterate individuals, in the age range 90 to 94. 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.
  • 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.
  • Male literates > Aged 75-79 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of male illiterates, in the age range 75 to 79. 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 90-94 per million people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per million 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 80-84 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of illiterate individuals, in the age range 80 to 84. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is 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 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.
  • 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.
  • Literates > Aged 75-79 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Male literates > Aged 90-94 per million people: Compares countries by number of male literates, in the age range 90 to 94. 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 million people for the same year.
  • Female literates > Aged 90-94: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Male literates > Aged 90-94: Compares countries by number of male literates, in the age range 90 to 94. 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: 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
  • Illiterates > Aged 80-84: Compares countries by number of illiterate individuals, in the age range 80 to 84. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is 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.
  • 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 85-89 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of illiterate individuals, in the age range 85 to 89. 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 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.
  • Literates > Aged 90-94 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. 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.
STAT Mauritius Sao Tome and Principe HISTORY
Adult literacy 87.4%
Ranked 65th.
87.9%
Ranked 64th. 1% more than Mauritius

Definition age 15 and over can read and write age 15 and over can read and write
Female 82.7%
Ranked 90th. 6% more than Sao Tome and Principe
77.9%
Ranked 24th.
Female literates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people 38.61
Ranked 6th.
58.34
Ranked 1st. 51% more than Mauritius
Female literates > Aged over 10 per thousand people 369.13
Ranked 11th. 30% more than Sao Tome and Principe
284.88
Ranked 20th.
Illiterates > Aged 10-14 1,283
Ranked 8th. 67% more than Sao Tome and Principe
770
Ranked 19th.
Illiterates > Aged 30-34 per thousand people 4.3
Ranked 2nd. 39% more than Sao Tome and Principe
3.1
Ranked 11th.
Illiterates > Aged 35-39 5,888
Ranked 6th. 8 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
704
Ranked 24th.
Literates > Aged 15-19 99,316
Ranked 11th. 6 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
16,745
Ranked 27th.
Literates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people 77.23
Ranked 7th.
118.1
Ranked 1st. 53% more than Mauritius
Literates > Aged over 10 per thousand people 744.67
Ranked 12th. 24% more than Sao Tome and Principe
600.64
Ranked 19th.
Male 88.6%
Ranked 92nd.
92.2%
Ranked 20th. 4% more than Mauritius
Male illiterates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people 2.46
Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
0.712
Ranked 14th.
Men above 14 years 88.2%
Ranked 17th.
92.2%
Ranked 17th. 5% more than Mauritius

Total population 85.6%
Ranked 96th. 1% more than Sao Tome and Principe
84.9%
Ranked 23th.
Female illiterates > Aged 25-29 per thousand people 1.47
Ranked 2nd.
2
Ranked 9th. 37% more than Mauritius
Illiterates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people 7.8
Ranked 2nd. 3% more than Sao Tome and Principe
7.6
Ranked 6th.
Illiterates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people 1.13
Ranked 2nd.
5.8
Ranked 8th. 5 times more than Mauritius
Female illiterates > Aged 65-69 per thousand people 6.37
Ranked 2nd. 9% more than Sao Tome and Principe
5.83
Ranked 3rd.
Male illiterates > Aged 35-39 3,164
Ranked 5th. 31 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
101
Ranked 27th.
Female literates > Aged 15-19 49,659
Ranked 10th. 6 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
8,272
Ranked 27th.
Literates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people 62.98
Ranked 9th. 2 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
31.2
Ranked 23th.
Female illiterates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people 2.12
Ranked 2nd.
4.25
Ranked 6th. Twice as much as Mauritius
Illiterates > Aged 25-29 per thousand people 3
Ranked 2nd.
3.05
Ranked 9th. 2% more than Mauritius
Illiterates > Aged 20-24 2,142
Ranked 8th. 3 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
638
Ranked 22nd.
Female literates > Aged 85-89 per thousand people 0.799
Ranked 5th. 4 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
0.19
Ranked 12th.
Women above 14 years 80.5%
Ranked 18th. 3% more than Sao Tome and Principe
77.9%
Ranked 21st.

Female literates > Aged 30-34 per thousand people 37.29
Ranked 6th. 45% more than Sao Tome and Principe
25.74
Ranked 22nd.
Literates > Aged 10-14 92,280
Ranked 10th. 5 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
17,670
Ranked 24th.
Male illiterates > Aged 55-59 3,530
Ranked 4th. 18 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
196
Ranked 25th.
Female literates > Aged 40-44 40,247
Ranked 11th. 20 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
2,037
Ranked 28th.
Literates > Aged over 10 957,683
Ranked 12th. 11 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
85,160
Ranked 25th.
Male illiterates > Aged 45-49 4,501
Ranked 4th. 26 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
170
Ranked 25th.
Female literates > Aged 10-14 45,840
Ranked 9th. 5 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
8,631
Ranked 24th.
Female literates > Aged 85-89 948
Ranked 5th. 35 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
27
Ranked 12th.
Male literates > Aged over 10 per thousand people 375.54
Ranked 10th. 19% more than Sao Tome and Principe
315.76
Ranked 18th.
Illiterates > Aged 90-94 per million people 500.47
Ranked 4th. 14% more than Sao Tome and Principe
437.29
Ranked 7th.
Illiterates > Aged 15-19 1,452
Ranked 8th. 76% more than Sao Tome and Principe
823
Ranked 21st.
Female illiterates > Aged 10-14 461
Ranked 7th. 25% more than Sao Tome and Principe
368
Ranked 19th.
Male illiterates > Aged 60-64 3,243
Ranked 4th. 9 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
376
Ranked 22nd.
Illiterates > Aged 45-49 9,493
Ranked 4th. 8 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
1,126
Ranked 21st.
Illiterates > Aged over 10 105,521
Ranked 6th. 8 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
13,003
Ranked 23th.
Illiterates > Aged 65-69 11,288
Ranked 8th. 10 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
1,182
Ranked 15th.
Illiterates > Aged 75-79 7,478
Ranked 4th. 11 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
691
Ranked 14th.
Female literates > Aged 75-79 3,488
Ranked 7th. 30 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
117
Ranked 16th.
Illiterates > Aged 60-64 12,133
Ranked 4th. 9 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
1,400
Ranked 21st.
Female literates > Aged 75-79 per thousand people 2.94
Ranked 6th. 4 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
0.825
Ranked 15th.
Female literates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people 31.3
Ranked 10th. 2 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
14.37
Ranked 24th.
Male literates > Aged 10-14 46,440
Ranked 9th. 5 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
9,039
Ranked 24th.
Male literates > Aged 35-39 40,234
Ranked 11th. 13 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
2,985
Ranked 28th.
Male literates > Aged 15-19 49,657
Ranked 10th. 6 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
8,473
Ranked 27th.
Female illiterates > Aged 30-34 per thousand people 1.9
Ranked 2nd.
2.44
Ranked 9th. 28% more than Mauritius
Female literates > Aged 90-94 per million people 274.67
Ranked 5th. 6 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
49.37
Ranked 12th.
Literates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people 71.75
Ranked 6th.
124.63
Ranked 1st. 74% more than Mauritius
Male literates > Aged 45-49 44,795
Ranked 10th. 26 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
1,734
Ranked 28th.
Literates > Aged 70-74 11,431
Ranked 8th. 18 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
642
Ranked 17th.
Literates > Aged 90-94 504
Ranked 5th. 21 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
24
Ranked 12th.
Male literates > Aged 20-24 44,699
Ranked 11th. 6 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
6,879
Ranked 28th.
Literates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people 58.99
Ranked 11th. 4 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
14
Ranked 23th.
Female illiterates > Aged over 10 per thousand people 51.7
Ranked 2nd.
67.26
Ranked 5th. 30% more than Mauritius
Male literates > Aged 80-84 per thousand people 1.4
Ranked 5th. 29% more than Sao Tome and Principe
1.09
Ranked 13th.
Illiterates > Aged 20-24 per thousand people 1.67
Ranked 2nd.
4.5
Ranked 7th. 3 times more than Mauritius
Male illiterates > Aged 65-69 per thousand people 3.14
Ranked 1st. 25% more than Sao Tome and Principe
2.51
Ranked 5th.
Illiterates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people 9.43
Ranked 2nd.
9.87
Ranked 5th. 5% more than Mauritius
Female illiterates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people 0.421
Ranked 4th.
3.01
Ranked 8th. 7 times more than Mauritius
Female literates > Aged 20-24 44,620
Ranked 11th. 7 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
6,783
Ranked 28th.
Male illiterates > Aged 50-54 3,917
Ranked 4th. 23 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
169
Ranked 25th.
Literates > Aged 30-34 95,766
Ranked 11th. 13 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
7,337
Ranked 28th.
Male illiterates > Aged 70-74 3,121
Ranked 6th. 10 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
320
Ranked 15th.
Female literates > Aged 35-39 40,377
Ranked 11th. 14 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
2,953
Ranked 28th.
Female illiterates > Aged 35-39 2,724
Ranked 6th. 5 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
603
Ranked 22nd.
Female illiterates > Aged 85-89 1,476
Ranked 3rd. 12 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
121
Ranked 11th.
Female literates > Aged over 10 474,716
Ranked 11th. 12 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
40,391
Ranked 25th.
Literates > Aged 40-44 80,996
Ranked 12th. 18 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
4,424
Ranked 28th.
Female literates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people 16.47
Ranked 11th. 6 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
2.87
Ranked 21st.
Literates > Aged 80-84 per thousand people 2.91
Ranked 5th. 95% more than Sao Tome and Principe
1.5
Ranked 15th.
Literates > Aged 25-29 per thousand people 65.82
Ranked 10th.
66.23
Ranked 19th. 1% more than Mauritius
Female literates > Aged 70-74 per thousand people 4.28
Ranked 7th. 3 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
1.25
Ranked 16th.
Female literates > Aged 20-24 per thousand people 34.7
Ranked 8th.
47.84
Ranked 2nd. 38% more than Mauritius
Female illiterates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people 2.9
Ranked 2nd.
6.36
Ranked 5th. 2 times more than Mauritius
Female illiterates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people 6.09
Ranked 2nd. 6% more than Sao Tome and Principe
5.76
Ranked 5th.
Male illiterates > Aged 20-24 per thousand people 1.03
Ranked 2nd.
1.75
Ranked 8th. 70% more than Mauritius
Female illiterates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people 6.91
Ranked 2nd.
7.22
Ranked 4th. 4% more than Mauritius
Male illiterates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people 0.639
Ranked 2nd.
2.84
Ranked 7th. 4 times more than Mauritius
Female literates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people 28.84
Ranked 10th. 6 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
5.08
Ranked 23th.
Illiterates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people 4.58
Ranked 2nd.
4.97
Ranked 9th. 8% more than Mauritius
Female literates > Aged 65-69 per thousand people 5.41
Ranked 11th. 3 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
1.75
Ranked 18th.
Female literates > Aged 80-84 1,795
Ranked 6th. 31 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
58
Ranked 15th.
Ratio of young literate females to males > % ages 15-24 102.12%
Ranked 8th. 10% more than Sao Tome and Principe
93.11%
Ranked 23th.

Literacy rate, adult total > % of people ages 15 and above 88.85%
Ranked 52nd. 28% more than Sao Tome and Principe
69.54%
Ranked 23th.

Female illiterates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people 0.358
Ranked 3rd.
2.6
Ranked 7th. 7 times more than Mauritius
Literates > Aged 65-69 per thousand people 12.15
Ranked 10th. 84% more than Sao Tome and Principe
6.62
Ranked 17th.
Male literates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people 34.83
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
12.23
Ranked 24th.
Male literates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people 24.84
Ranked 10th. 4 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
6.57
Ranked 21st.
Male literates > Aged 30-34 per thousand people 37.18
Ranked 5th. 43% more than Sao Tome and Principe
26
Ranked 21st.
Male literates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people 30.15
Ranked 9th. 3 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
8.92
Ranked 22nd.
Illiterates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people 5.85
Ranked 2nd.
7.25
Ranked 7th. 24% more than Mauritius
Female literates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people 35.64
Ranked 5th.
60.87
Ranked 1st. 71% more than Mauritius
Male literates > Aged 20-24 per thousand people 34.76
Ranked 10th.
48.52
Ranked 1st. 40% more than Mauritius
Literates > Aged 50-54 75,866
Ranked 12th. 38 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
1,985
Ranked 27th.
Female illiterates > Aged 90-94 per million people 422.96
Ranked 2nd. 15% more than Sao Tome and Principe
366.76
Ranked 6th.
Literates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people 47.69
Ranked 11th. 5 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
9.92
Ranked 23th.
Illiterates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people 8.84
Ranked 2nd. 24% more than Sao Tome and Principe
7.14
Ranked 7th.
Literates > Aged 70-74 per thousand people 9.63
Ranked 7th. 2 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
4.53
Ranked 17th.
Female literates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people 31.4
Ranked 11th. 51% more than Sao Tome and Principe
20.83
Ranked 22nd.
Female illiterates > Aged 85-89 per million people 1,243.6
Ranked 1st. 46% more than Sao Tome and Principe
853.42
Ranked 6th.
Male literates > Aged 70-74 per thousand people 5.35
Ranked 7th. 63% more than Sao Tome and Principe
3.28
Ranked 15th.
Literates > Aged 60-64 44,921
Ranked 12th. 33 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
1,341
Ranked 26th.
Male illiterates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people 0.708
Ranked 2nd.
2.79
Ranked 8th. 4 times more than Mauritius
Female literates > Aged 80-84 per thousand people 1.51
Ranked 5th. 4 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
0.409
Ranked 15th.
Male illiterates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people 3.5
Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
1.2
Ranked 12th.
Illiterates > Aged 75-79 per thousand people 6.3
Ranked 1st. 29% more than Sao Tome and Principe
4.87
Ranked 3rd.
Literacy rate, youth female > % of females ages 15-24 97.83%
Ranked 46th. 26% more than Sao Tome and Principe
77.34%
Ranked 23th.

Literacy rate, adult female > % of females ages 15 and above 86.66%
Ranked 52nd. 44% more than Sao Tome and Principe
60.08%
Ranked 23th.

Literacy rate, adult male > % of males ages 15 and above 91.12%
Ranked 50th. 13% more than Sao Tome and Principe
80.33%
Ranked 23th.

Male literates > Aged over 10 482,967
Ranked 11th. 11 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
44,769
Ranked 25th.
Male literates > Aged 30-34 47,813
Ranked 10th. 13 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
3,687
Ranked 28th.
Female illiterates > Aged over 10 66,491
Ranked 6th. 7 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
9,536
Ranked 22nd.
Male literates > Aged 80-84 1,662
Ranked 6th. 11 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
154
Ranked 15th.
Illiterates > Aged 70-74 10,206
Ranked 5th. 10 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
1,014
Ranked 14th.
Female illiterates > Aged 15-19 542
Ranked 7th. 27% more than Sao Tome and Principe
427
Ranked 21st.
Illiterates > Aged 40-44 7,517
Ranked 4th. 7 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
1,028
Ranked 22nd.
Male illiterates > Aged 65-69 3,732
Ranked 8th. 10 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
356
Ranked 17th.
Literates > Aged 75-79 7,384
Ranked 7th. 17 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
442
Ranked 16th.
Male literates > Aged 55-59 31,943
Ranked 11th. 34 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
932
Ranked 27th.
Male literates > Aged 75-79 3,896
Ranked 7th. 12 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
325
Ranked 16th.
Male illiterates > Aged 10-14 822
Ranked 7th. 2 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
402
Ranked 19th.
Illiterates > Aged 85-89 1,882
Ranked 3rd. 11 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
170
Ranked 11th.
Female illiterates > Aged 30-34 2,448
Ranked 6th. 7 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
346
Ranked 24th.
Illiterates > Aged 50-54 10,034
Ranked 4th. 9 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
1,078
Ranked 21st.
Male literates > Aged 60-64 23,741
Ranked 11th. 25 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
934
Ranked 26th.
Literacy rate, youth total > % of people ages 15-24 96.8%
Ranked 50th. 21% more than Sao Tome and Principe
80.2%
Ranked 23th.

Female illiterates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people 4.76
Ranked 2nd.
6.41
Ranked 5th. 35% more than Mauritius
Female illiterates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people 3.88
Ranked 2nd.
6.74
Ranked 5th. 74% more than Mauritius
Male literates > Aged 25-29 42,205
Ranked 11th. 9 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
4,746
Ranked 28th.
Male literates > Aged 40-44 40,749
Ranked 11th. 17 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
2,387
Ranked 28th.
Female literates > Aged 70-74 5,081
Ranked 8th. 29 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
177
Ranked 17th.
Illiterates > Aged 25-29 3,856
Ranked 6th. 9 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
433
Ranked 22nd.
Female literates > Aged 60-64 21,180
Ranked 12th. 52 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
407
Ranked 26th.
Male literates > Aged 50-54 38,775
Ranked 11th. 31 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
1,265
Ranked 27th.
Literates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people 34.93
Ranked 12th. 4 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
9.46
Ranked 22nd.
Male illiterates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people 2.74
Ranked 2nd. 99% more than Sao Tome and Principe
1.38
Ranked 10th.
Male literates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people 31.28
Ranked 11th. 49% more than Sao Tome and Principe
21.05
Ranked 22nd.
Male literates > Aged 25-29 per thousand people 32.82
Ranked 12th.
33.47
Ranked 16th. 2% more than Mauritius
Illiterates > Aged over 10 per thousand people 82.05
Ranked 2nd.
91.71
Ranked 7th. 12% more than Mauritius
Literates > Aged 35-39 80,611
Ranked 12th. 14 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
5,938
Ranked 28th.
Female literates > Aged 30-34 47,953
Ranked 10th. 13 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
3,650
Ranked 28th.
Female illiterates > Aged 90-94 502
Ranked 3rd. 10 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
52
Ranked 11th.
Literates > Aged 80-84 3,457
Ranked 6th. 16 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
212
Ranked 15th.
Literates > Aged 25-29 84,644
Ranked 12th. 9 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
9,390
Ranked 28th.
Female illiterates > Aged 20-24 820
Ranked 7th. 2 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
390
Ranked 21st.
Female illiterates > Aged 75-79 5,341
Ranked 4th. 11 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
499
Ranked 13th.
Female illiterates > Aged 25-29 1,885
Ranked 6th. 7 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
284
Ranked 22nd.
Female illiterates > Aged 55-59 7,834
Ranked 4th. 10 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
817
Ranked 22nd.
Male illiterates > Aged 20-24 1,322
Ranked 7th. 5 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
248
Ranked 24th.
Male illiterates > Aged 90-94 92
Ranked 3rd. 9 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
10
Ranked 11th.
Female illiterates > Aged 70-74 7,085
Ranked 5th. 10 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
694
Ranked 14th.
Female illiterates > Aged 40-44 3,732
Ranked 4th. 4 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
902
Ranked 20th.
Female illiterates > Aged 80-84 2,731
Ranked 4th. 9 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
297
Ranked 13th.
Male illiterates > Aged 40-44 3,785
Ranked 4th. 30 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
126
Ranked 27th.
Female literates > Aged 50-54 37,091
Ranked 11th. 52 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
720
Ranked 27th.
Literates > Aged 55-59 61,332
Ranked 12th. 44 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
1,406
Ranked 27th.
Male illiterates > Aged 85-89 406
Ranked 3rd. 8 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
49
Ranked 11th.
Female literates > Aged 45-49 44,401
Ranked 10th. 38 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
1,183
Ranked 28th.
Female illiterates > Aged 60-64 8,890
Ranked 4th. 9 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
1,024
Ranked 22nd.
Female illiterates > Aged 65-69 7,556
Ranked 6th. 9 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
826
Ranked 15th.
Female literates > Aged 65-69 6,420
Ranked 11th. 26 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
248
Ranked 18th.
Female illiterates > Aged 20-24 per thousand people 0.638
Ranked 4th.
2.75
Ranked 7th. 4 times more than Mauritius
Female illiterates > Aged 80-84 per thousand people 2.3
Ranked 1st. 10% more than Sao Tome and Principe
2.09
Ranked 5th.
Literates > Aged 30-34 per thousand people 74.47
Ranked 6th. 44% more than Sao Tome and Principe
51.75
Ranked 21st.
Male illiterates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people 3.05
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
1.19
Ranked 11th.
Female illiterates > Aged 75-79 per thousand people 4.5
Ranked 1st. 28% more than Sao Tome and Principe
3.52
Ranked 2nd.
Male illiterates > Aged 85-89 per million people 342.08
Ranked 3rd.
345.6
Ranked 6th. 1% more than Mauritius
Female literates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people 34.53
Ranked 7th. 4 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
8.34
Ranked 24th.
Female literates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people 22.85
Ranked 10th. 7 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
3.34
Ranked 23th.
Literacy rate, youth male > % of males ages 15-24 95.79%
Ranked 53th. 15% more than Sao Tome and Principe
83.06%
Ranked 24th.

Illiterates > Aged 55-59 11,364
Ranked 4th. 11 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
1,013
Ranked 22nd.
Female illiterates > Aged 45-49 4,992
Ranked 4th. 5 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
956
Ranked 21st.
Literates > Aged 45-49 89,196
Ranked 11th. 31 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
2,917
Ranked 28th.
Male literates > Aged 70-74 6,350
Ranked 8th. 14 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
465
Ranked 17th.
Illiterates > Aged 90-94 594
Ranked 3rd. 10 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
62
Ranked 11th.
Male illiterates > Aged 25-29 per thousand people 1.53
Ranked 2nd. 46% more than Sao Tome and Principe
1.05
Ranked 11th.
Illiterates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people 0.998
Ranked 2nd.
5.43
Ranked 7th. 5 times more than Mauritius
Male literates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people 31.69
Ranked 10th. 88% more than Sao Tome and Principe
16.84
Ranked 22nd.
Male literates > Aged 75-79 per thousand people 3.28
Ranked 5th. 43% more than Sao Tome and Principe
2.29
Ranked 13th.
Male illiterates > Aged 90-94 per million people 77.51
Ranked 4th. 10% more than Sao Tome and Principe
70.53
Ranked 7th.
Male illiterates > Aged 70-74 per thousand people 2.63
Ranked 1st. 17% more than Sao Tome and Principe
2.26
Ranked 5th.
Literates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people 69.36
Ranked 6th. 3 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
20.57
Ranked 25th.
Illiterates > Aged 80-84 per thousand people 3.07
Ranked 1st. 7% more than Sao Tome and Principe
2.87
Ranked 5th.
Illiterates > Aged 70-74 per thousand people 8.6
Ranked 2nd. 20% more than Sao Tome and Principe
7.15
Ranked 3rd.
Male literates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people 36.11
Ranked 5th.
63.75
Ranked 1st. 77% more than Mauritius
Male illiterates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people 2.52
Ranked 2nd.
2.65
Ranked 7th. 5% more than Mauritius
Male literates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people 38.61
Ranked 6th.
59.76
Ranked 1st. 55% more than Mauritius
Literates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people 62.68
Ranked 12th. 50% more than Sao Tome and Principe
41.88
Ranked 21st.
Literates > Aged 75-79 per thousand people 6.22
Ranked 5th. Twice as much as Sao Tome and Principe
3.12
Ranked 14th.
Male literates > Aged 90-94 per million people 149.97
Ranked 6th. 25% more than Sao Tome and Principe
119.9
Ranked 12th.
Female literates > Aged 90-94 326
Ranked 5th. 47 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
7
Ranked 12th.
Female illiterates > Aged 70-74 per thousand people 5.97
Ranked 2nd. 22% more than Sao Tome and Principe
4.89
Ranked 4th.
Female illiterates > Aged 50-54 6,117
Ranked 4th. 7 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
909
Ranked 21st.
Male illiterates > Aged 25-29 1,971
Ranked 6th. 13 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
149
Ranked 26th.
Female literates > Aged 55-59 29,389
Ranked 11th. 62 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
474
Ranked 27th.
Male literates > Aged 90-94 178
Ranked 5th. 10 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
17
Ranked 12th.
Illiterates > Aged 30-34 5,524
Ranked 6th. 13 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
439
Ranked 24th.
Illiterates > Aged 80-84 3,646
Ranked 4th. 9 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
407
Ranked 13th.
Male illiterates > Aged 15-19 910
Ranked 7th. 2 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
396
Ranked 22nd.
Illiterates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people 7.38
Ranked 2nd.
7.94
Ranked 6th. 8% more than Mauritius
Illiterates > Aged 65-69 per thousand people 9.51
Ranked 2nd. 14% more than Sao Tome and Principe
8.34
Ranked 3rd.
Literates > Aged 65-69 14,426
Ranked 11th. 15 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
939
Ranked 18th.
Illiterates > Aged 85-89 per thousand people 1.59
Ranked 1st. 32% more than Sao Tome and Principe
1.2
Ranked 7th.
Male literates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people 18.46
Ranked 11th. 3 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
6.59
Ranked 20th.
Literates > Aged 90-94 per thousand people 0.425
Ranked 5th. 3 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
0.169
Ranked 12th.
Male illiterates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people 2.94
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Sao Tome and Principe
0.889
Ranked 13th.

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