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Education > Literacy Stats: compare key data on Nigeria & South Africa

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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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Male illiterates > Aged 35-39: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • 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 35-39 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Female literates > Aged 15-19: Number of females aged 15-19 years, who are literate.
  • 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 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 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.
  • 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.
  • Women above 14 years: Percent of female population above the age of 14 years that is literate.
  • Male literates > Aged over 10: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Male literates > Aged 30-34: Compares countries by number of male literates, in the age range 30 to 34. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Female illiterates > Aged over 10: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • 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
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 25-29: 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 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 50-54 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Female literates > Aged 65-69 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Ratio of young literate females to males > % ages 15-24: Ratio of young literate females to males (% ages 15-24). Gender parity index for youth literacy rate is the ratio of female youth literacy rate to male youth literacy rate. It is calculated by dividing the female value for the indicator by the male value for the indicator. A GPI equal to 1 indicates parity between females and males. In general, a value less than 1 indicates disparity in favor of males and a value greater than 1 indicates disparity in favor of females.
  • Literacy rate, adult total > % of people ages 15 and above: Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above). Adult (15+) literacy rate (%). Total is the percentage of the population age 15 and above who can, with understanding, read and write a short, simple statement on their everyday life. Generally, u2018literacyu2019 also encompasses u2018numeracyu2019, the ability to make simple arithmetic calculations. This indicator is calculated by dividing the number of literates aged 15 years and over by the corresponding age group population and multiplying the result by 100.
  • 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 45-49 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of male literates in the age range 45 to 49. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Illiterates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of male illiterates, in the age range 10 to 14. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Male literates > Aged 30-34 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of male literates, in the age range 30 to 34. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Male literates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of male literates, in the age range 50 to 54. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Illiterates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of illiterate individuals, in the age range 40 to 44. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • 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.
  • Literates > Aged 50-54: 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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
  • Female literates > Aged 30-34 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Literates > Aged 10-14: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Male illiterates > Aged 55-59: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female literates > Aged 40-44: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Literates > Aged over 10: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Male illiterates > Aged 45-49: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female literates > Aged 10-14: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Male illiterates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Male illiterates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Literacy rate, youth female > % of females ages 15-24: Literacy rate, youth female (% of females ages 15-24). Youth (15-24) literacy rate (%). Female is the number of females age 15 to 24 years who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement on their everyday life, divided by the female population in that age group. Generally, u2018literacyu2019 also encompasses u2018numeracyu2019, the ability to make simple arithmetic calculations.
  • Literacy rate, adult female > % of females ages 15 and above: Literacy rate, adult female (% of females ages 15 and above). Adult (15+) literacy rate (%). Female is the percentage of females age 15 and above who can, with understanding, read and write a short, simple statement on their everyday life. Generally, u2018literacyu2019 also encompasses u2018numeracyu2019, the ability to make simple arithmetic calculations. This indicator is calculated by dividing the number of female literates aged 15 years and over by the corresponding age group population and multiplying the result by 100.
  • Literacy rate, adult male > % of males ages 15 and above: Literacy rate, adult male (% of males ages 15 and above). Adult (15+) literacy rate (%). Male is the percentage of males age 15 and above who can, with understanding, read and write a short, simple statement on their everyday life. Generally, u2018literacyu2019 also encompasses u2018numeracyu2019, the ability to make simple arithmetic calculations. This indicator is calculated by dividing the number of male literates aged 15 years and over by the corresponding age group population and multiplying the result by 100.
  • Illiterates > Aged 15-19: Compares countries by number of illiterate individuals, in the age range 15 to 19. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Female illiterates > Aged 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.
  • 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.
  • Literates > Aged 70-74: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 20-24 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Literates > Aged 30-34 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Male illiterates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Female literates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Female literates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • 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 55-59 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of male literates, in the age range 55 to 59. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Male literates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of male literates, in the age range 40 to 44. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 65-69 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of male illiterates, in the age range 65 to 69. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Literates > Aged 65-69: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Illiterates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of illiterate individuals, in the age range 35 to 39. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Male literates > Aged 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 Nigeria South Africa HISTORY
Adult literacy 72%
Ranked 89th.
88%
Ranked 63th. 22% more than Nigeria

Definition age 15 and over can read and write age 15 and over can read and write
Female 60.6%
Ranked 121st.
85.7%
Ranked 82nd. 41% more than Nigeria
Female literates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people 39.39
Ranked 5th.
49.69
Ranked 4th. 26% more than Nigeria
Female literates > Aged over 10 per thousand people 220.31
Ranked 4th.
324.47
Ranked 4th. 47% more than Nigeria
Illiterates > Aged 10-14 4.66 million
Ranked 2nd. 7 times more than South Africa
706,159
Ranked 1st.
Illiterates > Aged 30-34 per thousand people 19.59
Ranked 3rd. 2 times more than South Africa
9.58
Ranked 2nd.
Illiterates > Aged 35-39 2.11 million
Ranked 2nd. 5 times more than South Africa
427,729
Ranked 2nd.
Literates > Aged 15-19 11.89 million
Ranked 1st. 3 times more than South Africa
3.87 million
Ranked 2nd.
Literates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people 82.94
Ranked 5th.
96.79
Ranked 4th. 17% more than Nigeria
Literates > Aged over 10 per thousand people 480.23
Ranked 4th.
622.71
Ranked 4th. 30% more than Nigeria
Male 75.7%
Ranked 123th.
87%
Ranked 94th. 15% more than Nigeria
Male illiterates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people 5.7
Ranked 4th. 22% more than South Africa
4.67
Ranked 2nd.
Men above 14 years 78.2%
Ranked 28th.
84.1%
Ranked 4th. 8% more than Nigeria
Total population 68%
Ranked 126th.
86.4%
Ranked 92nd. 27% more than Nigeria
Literates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people 29.3
Ranked 4th.
40.14
Ranked 3rd. 37% more than Nigeria
Illiterates > Aged 25-29 per thousand people 21.67
Ranked 3rd. 3 times more than South Africa
7.83
Ranked 3rd.
Male illiterates > Aged 35-39 816,760
Ranked 2nd. 4 times more than South Africa
186,944
Ranked 2nd.
Illiterates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people 21.02
Ranked 4th. 4 times more than South Africa
5.47
Ranked 3rd.
Female illiterates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people 9.04
Ranked 3rd. 50% more than South Africa
6.02
Ranked 2nd.
Female literates > Aged 15-19 5.65 million
Ranked 1st. 3 times more than South Africa
1.99 million
Ranked 2nd.
Illiterates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people 12.66
Ranked 5th. 45% more than South Africa
8.73
Ranked 2nd.
Illiterates > Aged 20-24 3.02 million
Ranked 2nd. 11 times more than South Africa
266,090
Ranked 2nd.
Female illiterates > Aged 25-29 per thousand people 14.34
Ranked 3rd. 3 times more than South Africa
4.13
Ranked 2nd.
Female illiterates > Aged 65-69 per thousand people 2.34
Ranked 4th.
5.65
Ranked 1st. 2 times more than Nigeria
Women above 14 years 60.1%
Ranked 28th.
80.9%
Ranked 4th. 35% more than Nigeria
Male literates > Aged over 10 37.25 million
Ranked 1st. 3 times more than South Africa
11.93 million
Ranked 2nd.
Male literates > Aged 30-34 3.47 million
Ranked 1st. 3 times more than South Africa
1.23 million
Ranked 2nd.
Female illiterates > Aged over 10 16.87 million
Ranked 2nd. 6 times more than South Africa
2.93 million
Ranked 2nd.
Illiterates > Aged 70-74 779,876
Ranked 2nd. 4 times more than South Africa
218,897
Ranked 1st.
Female illiterates > Aged 15-19 1.72 million
Ranked 2nd. 17 times more than South Africa
98,809
Ranked 2nd.
Illiterates > Aged 45-49 1.53 million
Ranked 2nd. 4 times more than South Africa
409,142
Ranked 2nd.
Illiterates > Aged over 10 29.01 million
Ranked 2nd. 5 times more than South Africa
5.29 million
Ranked 2nd.
Illiterates > Aged 65-69 588,593
Ranked 2nd. 67% more than South Africa
352,499
Ranked 1st.
Illiterates > Aged 60-64 1.27 million
Ranked 1st. 4 times more than South Africa
355,123
Ranked 2nd.
Male literates > Aged 15-19 6.24 million
Ranked 1st. 3 times more than South Africa
1.88 million
Ranked 2nd.
Female illiterates > Aged 30-34 per thousand people 12.36
Ranked 3rd. 2 times more than South Africa
5.37
Ranked 2nd.
Female illiterates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people 7.09
Ranked 4th. 45% more than South Africa
4.88
Ranked 2nd.
Male literates > Aged 40-44 2.49 million
Ranked 1st. 3 times more than South Africa
784,832
Ranked 2nd.
Female literates > Aged 70-74 167,107
Ranked 2nd. 21% more than South Africa
138,507
Ranked 1st.
Illiterates > Aged 25-29 3.11 million
Ranked 2nd. 10 times more than South Africa
313,144
Ranked 2nd.
Female literates > Aged 60-64 391,830
Ranked 2nd. 38% more than South Africa
284,258
Ranked 1st.
Literates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people 8.26
Ranked 6th.
12.41
Ranked 4th. 50% more than Nigeria
Male illiterates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people 2.54
Ranked 5th.
3.77
Ranked 2nd. 48% more than Nigeria
Illiterates > Aged 20-24 per thousand people 21.1
Ranked 4th. 3 times more than South Africa
6.65
Ranked 3rd.
Male illiterates > Aged 65-69 per thousand people 1.76
Ranked 5th.
3.16
Ranked 1st. 79% more than Nigeria
Illiterates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people 8.83
Ranked 5th.
8.88
Ranked 2nd. 1% more than Nigeria
Female illiterates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people 11.99
Ranked 3rd. 5 times more than South Africa
2.47
Ranked 3rd.
Female literates > Aged 20-24 5.2 million
Ranked 1st. 3 times more than South Africa
1.87 million
Ranked 2nd.
Female illiterates > Aged 25-29 2.05 million
Ranked 2nd. 12 times more than South Africa
165,233
Ranked 2nd.
Female illiterates > Aged 70-74 397,502
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than South Africa
134,468
Ranked 1st.
Female illiterates > Aged 40-44 1.35 million
Ranked 1st. 5 times more than South Africa
247,875
Ranked 2nd.
Male illiterates > Aged 40-44 909,562
Ranked 2nd. 5 times more than South Africa
192,038
Ranked 2nd.
Female literates > Aged 50-54 869,249
Ranked 2nd. 95% more than South Africa
446,500
Ranked 1st.
Literates > Aged 55-59 1.26 million
Ranked 2nd. 92% more than South Africa
654,909
Ranked 1st.
Female literates > Aged 45-49 1.15 million
Ranked 1st. 90% more than South Africa
606,465
Ranked 1st.
Female illiterates > Aged 60-64 695,237
Ranked 1st. 3 times more than South Africa
233,588
Ranked 2nd.
Female illiterates > Aged 65-69 335,840
Ranked 2nd. 49% more than South Africa
225,969
Ranked 1st.
Female literates > Aged 65-69 186,772
Ranked 2nd.
210,251
Ranked 1st. 13% more than Nigeria
Literates > Aged 25-29 per thousand people 63.53
Ranked 5th.
75.41
Ranked 2nd. 19% more than Nigeria
Female literates > Aged 70-74 per thousand people 1.17
Ranked 4th.
3.46
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Nigeria
Female literates > Aged 20-24 per thousand people 36.3
Ranked 5th.
46.85
Ranked 1st. 29% more than Nigeria
Female illiterates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people 9.4
Ranked 3rd. 52% more than South Africa
6.2
Ranked 2nd.
Female illiterates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people 3.11
Ranked 6th.
5.38
Ranked 2nd. 73% more than Nigeria
Male illiterates > Aged 20-24 per thousand people 7.18
Ranked 4th. 2 times more than South Africa
3.27
Ranked 2nd.
Female illiterates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people 4.85
Ranked 4th.
5.84
Ranked 2nd. 20% more than Nigeria
Female literates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people 6.07
Ranked 6th.
11.16
Ranked 4th. 84% more than Nigeria
Female literates > Aged 65-69 per thousand people 1.3
Ranked 5th.
5.26
Ranked 2nd. 4 times more than Nigeria
Ratio of young literate females to males > % ages 15-24 76.69%
Ranked 26th.
100.77%
Ranked 15th. 31% more than Nigeria

Literacy rate, adult total > % of people ages 15 and above 51.08%
Ranked 26th.
92.98%
Ranked 43th. 82% more than Nigeria

Literacy rate, youth male > % of males ages 15-24 75.57%
Ranked 26th.
98.41%
Ranked 41st. 30% more than Nigeria

Literates > Aged 65-69 per thousand people 3.92
Ranked 5th.
9.31
Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than Nigeria
Male literates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people 13.34
Ranked 4th.
14.67
Ranked 3rd. 10% more than Nigeria
Illiterates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people 32.52
Ranked 3rd. 84% more than South Africa
17.65
Ranked 1st.
Male literates > Aged 30-34 per thousand people 24.21
Ranked 4th.
30.69
Ranked 3rd. 27% more than Nigeria
Male literates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people 10.93
Ranked 4th. 6% more than South Africa
10.34
Ranked 4th.
Illiterates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people 15.75
Ranked 3rd. 43% more than South Africa
11
Ranked 2nd.
Illiterates > Aged 70-74 per thousand people 5.44
Ranked 4th.
5.47
Ranked 1st. 1% more than Nigeria
Male literates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people 42.74
Ranked 4th.
46.12
Ranked 4th. 8% more than Nigeria
Literates > Aged 70-74 per thousand people 3.84
Ranked 5th.
5.96
Ranked 2nd. 55% more than Nigeria
Female literates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people 16.58
Ranked 5th.
27.05
Ranked 3rd. 63% more than Nigeria
Literates > Aged 50-54 2.44 million
Ranked 1st. 3 times more than South Africa
860,203
Ranked 1st.
Illiterates > Aged 30-34 2.81 million
Ranked 2nd. 7 times more than South Africa
383,093
Ranked 2nd.
Male illiterates > Aged 15-19 1.29 million
Ranked 2nd. 11 times more than South Africa
120,018
Ranked 3rd.
Illiterates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people 10.66
Ranked 5th. 4% more than South Africa
10.23
Ranked 2nd.
Male illiterates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people 16.6
Ranked 3rd. 62% more than South Africa
10.24
Ranked 1st.
Male literates > Aged 10-14 6.13 million
Ranked 1st. 3 times more than South Africa
1.84 million
Ranked 2nd.
Female literates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people 11.96
Ranked 6th.
20.51
Ranked 3rd. 72% more than Nigeria
Male literates > Aged over 10 per thousand people 259.92
Ranked 4th.
298.25
Ranked 5th. 15% more than Nigeria
Male literates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people 5.53
Ranked 5th. 4% more than South Africa
5.3
Ranked 4th.
Male illiterates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people 6.35
Ranked 4th. 32% more than South Africa
4.8
Ranked 2nd.
Male literates > Aged 70-74 per thousand people 2.68
Ranked 4th. 7% more than South Africa
2.5
Ranked 3rd.
Literates > Aged 60-64 1.18 million
Ranked 1st. 2 times more than South Africa
496,381
Ranked 1st.
Male literates > Aged 35-39 2.84 million
Ranked 1st. 3 times more than South Africa
1.03 million
Ranked 2nd.
Female literates > Aged 30-34 per thousand people 22.27
Ranked 5th.
33.6
Ranked 2nd. 51% more than Nigeria
Literates > Aged 10-14 11.48 million
Ranked 1st. 3 times more than South Africa
3.84 million
Ranked 2nd.
Male illiterates > Aged 55-59 364,363
Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than South Africa
150,624
Ranked 2nd.
Female literates > Aged 40-44 1.71 million
Ranked 1st. 2 times more than South Africa
820,585
Ranked 1st.
Literates > Aged over 10 68.82 million
Ranked 1st. 3 times more than South Africa
24.91 million
Ranked 2nd.
Male illiterates > Aged 45-49 649,834
Ranked 2nd. 4 times more than South Africa
184,087
Ranked 2nd.
Female literates > Aged 10-14 5.35 million
Ranked 1st. 3 times more than South Africa
2 million
Ranked 2nd.
Male illiterates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people 9.04
Ranked 4th. 3 times more than South Africa
3
Ranked 2nd.
Male illiterates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people 4.53
Ranked 4th.
4.6
Ranked 2nd. 1% more than Nigeria
Literacy rate, youth female > % of females ages 15-24 57.95%
Ranked 26th.
99.16%
Ranked 33th. 71% more than Nigeria

Literacy rate, adult female > % of females ages 15 and above 41.39%
Ranked 25th.
92.18%
Ranked 41st. 2 times more than Nigeria

Literacy rate, adult male > % of males ages 15 and above 61.25%
Ranked 26th.
93.86%
Ranked 45th. 53% more than Nigeria

Illiterates > Aged 15-19 3.01 million
Ranked 2nd. 14 times more than South Africa
218,827
Ranked 2nd.
Female illiterates > Aged 10-14 2.28 million
Ranked 2nd. 8 times more than South Africa
296,544
Ranked 1st.
Male illiterates > Aged 60-64 570,604
Ranked 1st. 5 times more than South Africa
121,535
Ranked 2nd.
Illiterates > Aged 40-44 2.26 million
Ranked 2nd. 5 times more than South Africa
439,913
Ranked 2nd.
Male illiterates > Aged 65-69 252,753
Ranked 3rd. Twice as much as South Africa
126,530
Ranked 1st.
Male literates > Aged 55-59 825,407
Ranked 1st. 3 times more than South Africa
307,281
Ranked 2nd.
Male illiterates > Aged 10-14 2.38 million
Ranked 2nd. 6 times more than South Africa
409,615
Ranked 1st.
Female illiterates > Aged 30-34 1.77 million
Ranked 1st. 8 times more than South Africa
214,952
Ranked 2nd.
Illiterates > Aged 50-54 1.81 million
Ranked 1st. 5 times more than South Africa
349,299
Ranked 2nd.
Male literates > Aged 60-64 792,615
Ranked 1st. 4 times more than South Africa
212,123
Ranked 2nd.
Literacy rate, youth total > % of people ages 15-24 66.38%
Ranked 26th.
98.78%
Ranked 34th. 49% more than Nigeria

Literates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people 80.07
Ranked 4th.
96.03
Ranked 4th. 20% more than Nigeria
Literates > Aged 70-74 550,721
Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than South Africa
238,459
Ranked 1st.
Female illiterates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people 6.13
Ranked 5th. 9% more than South Africa
5.63
Ranked 2nd.
Male literates > Aged 25-29 4.48 million
Ranked 1st. 3 times more than South Africa
1.45 million
Ranked 2nd.
Male literates > Aged 20-24 5.21 million
Ranked 1st. 3 times more than South Africa
1.73 million
Ranked 2nd.
Male literates > Aged 50-54 1.57 million
Ranked 1st. 4 times more than South Africa
413,703
Ranked 2nd.
Literates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people 16.99
Ranked 6th.
21.5
Ranked 4th. 27% more than Nigeria
Female illiterates > Aged over 10 per thousand people 117.72
Ranked 3rd. 61% more than South Africa
73.22
Ranked 2nd.
Male literates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people 19.85
Ranked 4th.
25.85
Ranked 3rd. 30% more than Nigeria
Male literates > Aged 25-29 per thousand people 31.28
Ranked 4th.
36.13
Ranked 2nd. 15% more than Nigeria
Illiterates > Aged over 10 per thousand people 202.4
Ranked 3rd. 53% more than South Africa
132.28
Ranked 2nd.
Literates > Aged 35-39 5.22 million
Ranked 1st. 2 times more than South Africa
2.12 million
Ranked 2nd.
Female literates > Aged 30-34 3.19 million
Ranked 1st. 2 times more than South Africa
1.34 million
Ranked 2nd.
Literates > Aged 25-29 9.11 million
Ranked 1st. 3 times more than South Africa
3.02 million
Ranked 2nd.
Female illiterates > Aged 20-24 1.99 million
Ranked 2nd. 15 times more than South Africa
135,111
Ranked 2nd.
Male illiterates > Aged 50-54 797,667
Ranked 2nd. 5 times more than South Africa
153,947
Ranked 2nd.
Literates > Aged 30-34 6.66 million
Ranked 1st. 3 times more than South Africa
2.57 million
Ranked 2nd.
Female illiterates > Aged 55-59 446,163
Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than South Africa
215,187
Ranked 2nd.
Male illiterates > Aged 20-24 1.03 million
Ranked 2nd. 8 times more than South Africa
130,979
Ranked 2nd.
Male illiterates > Aged 70-74 382,374
Ranked 1st. 5 times more than South Africa
84,429
Ranked 1st.
Female literates > Aged 35-39 2.38 million
Ranked 1st. 2 times more than South Africa
1.08 million
Ranked 2nd.
Female illiterates > Aged 35-39 1.29 million
Ranked 1st. 5 times more than South Africa
240,785
Ranked 2nd.
Female literates > Aged over 10 31.57 million
Ranked 1st. 2 times more than South Africa
12.98 million
Ranked 2nd.
Literates > Aged 40-44 4.2 million
Ranked 1st. 3 times more than South Africa
1.61 million
Ranked 2nd.
Female literates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people 2.73
Ranked 6th.
7.11
Ranked 3rd. 3 times more than Nigeria
Female illiterates > Aged 20-24 per thousand people 13.92
Ranked 3rd. 4 times more than South Africa
3.38
Ranked 3rd.
Literates > Aged 30-34 per thousand people 46.47
Ranked 4th.
64.29
Ranked 3rd. 38% more than Nigeria
Male illiterates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people 5.57
Ranked 4th. 45% more than South Africa
3.85
Ranked 2nd.
Female literates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people 8.03
Ranked 6th.
15.16
Ranked 4th. 89% more than Nigeria
Female literates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people 3
Ranked 6th.
8.69
Ranked 4th. 3 times more than Nigeria
Illiterates > Aged 55-59 810,526
Ranked 3rd. 2 times more than South Africa
365,811
Ranked 2nd.
Female illiterates > Aged 45-49 878,584
Ranked 1st. 4 times more than South Africa
225,055
Ranked 2nd.
Literates > Aged 45-49 3.06 million
Ranked 1st. 3 times more than South Africa
1.19 million
Ranked 1st.
Male literates > Aged 70-74 383,614
Ranked 1st. 4 times more than South Africa
99,952
Ranked 1st.
Male illiterates > Aged 25-29 per thousand people 7.34
Ranked 4th. 98% more than South Africa
3.7
Ranked 2nd.
Male literates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people 5.76
Ranked 5th.
7.68
Ranked 4th. 33% more than Nigeria
Male literates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people 17.35
Ranked 4th.
19.62
Ranked 3rd. 13% more than Nigeria
Male literates > Aged 20-24 per thousand people 36.34
Ranked 4th.
43.14
Ranked 3rd. 19% more than Nigeria
Male illiterates > Aged 70-74 per thousand people 2.67
Ranked 4th. 26% more than South Africa
2.11
Ranked 1st.
Literates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people 21.37
Ranked 6th.
29.83
Ranked 3rd. 40% more than Nigeria
Literates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people 8.76
Ranked 6th.
16.37
Ranked 4th. 87% more than Nigeria
Illiterates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people 5.66
Ranked 6th.
9.15
Ranked 2nd. 62% more than Nigeria
Male illiterates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people 3.98
Ranked 5th. 31% more than South Africa
3.04
Ranked 2nd.
Male literates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people 43.55
Ranked 4th.
47.1
Ranked 4th. 8% more than Nigeria
Literates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people 36.42
Ranked 4th.
52.9
Ranked 3rd. 45% more than Nigeria
Female illiterates > Aged 70-74 per thousand people 2.77
Ranked 4th.
3.36
Ranked 1st. 21% more than Nigeria
Female illiterates > Aged 50-54 1.02 million
Ranked 1st. 5 times more than South Africa
195,352
Ranked 2nd.
Male illiterates > Aged 25-29 1.05 million
Ranked 2nd. 7 times more than South Africa
147,911
Ranked 2nd.
Female literates > Aged 55-59 430,314
Ranked 2nd. 24% more than South Africa
347,628
Ranked 1st.
Female literates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people 37.33
Ranked 4th.
49.91
Ranked 4th. 34% more than Nigeria
Female illiterates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people 15.92
Ranked 3rd. 2 times more than South Africa
7.41
Ranked 1st.
Illiterates > Aged 65-69 per thousand people 4.11
Ranked 5th.
8.81
Ranked 1st. 2 times more than Nigeria
Literates > Aged 65-69 562,455
Ranked 2nd. 51% more than South Africa
372,552
Ranked 1st.
Illiterates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people 14.73
Ranked 3rd. 38% more than South Africa
10.69
Ranked 2nd.
Male literates > Aged 45-49 1.91 million
Ranked 1st. 3 times more than South Africa
586,790
Ranked 2nd.

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.; http://data.un.org/Data.aspx?d=GenderStat&f=inID%3a49, Adult literacy rate; Source tables. Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence; 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.; UNESCO Institute for Statistics; 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.; 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; Number of females older than 10 years, who are literate.

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