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

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

    . Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 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 70-74: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female literates > Aged over 10: Number of females older than 10 years, who are literate.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 20-24 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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 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 50-54: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Male illiterates > Aged 25-29: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female literates > Aged 55-59: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Illiterates > Aged 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.
  • 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 illiterates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people: Number of males aged 10-14 years, who are illiterate. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Male literates > Aged 45-49: Compares countries by number of male literates in the age range 45 to 49. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Male literates > Aged 35-39: Compares countries by number of male literates, in the age range 35 to 39. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Male literates > Aged 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 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 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
  • 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 illiterates > Aged 30-34: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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 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 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 25-29 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of male illiterates, in the age range 25 to 29. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Illiterates > Aged over 10 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of illiterate individuals aged over 10. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Literates > Aged 35-39: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Male illiterates > Aged 65-69 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Illiterates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of male illiterates, in the age range 60 to 64. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Female literates > Aged 30-34: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female literates > Aged 20-24: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Literates > Aged 25-29: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 20-24: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Male illiterates > Aged 50-54: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Literates > Aged 30-34: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 55-59: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Male illiterates > Aged 20-24: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • 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 40-44: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Male illiterates > Aged 40-44: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female literates > Aged 50-54: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Literates > Aged 55-59: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female literates > Aged 45-49: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 60-64: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 65-69: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female literates > Aged 65-69: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Literates > Aged 40-44: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female literates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Literates > Aged 25-29 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 30-34 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of male literates, in the age range 30 to 34. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Male literates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of male literates, in the age range 50 to 54. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Male 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 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 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.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 70-74 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Literates > Aged 50-54: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Illiterates > Aged 30-34: Compares countries by number of illiterate individuals, in the age range 30 to 34. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Male illiterates > Aged 15-19: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female literates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Illiterates > Aged 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.
  • 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 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.
STAT North Korea Russia HISTORY
Definition age 15 and over can read and write age 15 and over can read and write
Female 99%
Ranked 2nd.
99.5%
Ranked 9th. 1% more than North Korea

Female literates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people 41.34
Ranked 2nd. 47% more than Russia
28.11
Ranked 14th.

Female literates > Aged over 10 per thousand people 436.75
Ranked 1st.
472.29
Ranked 1st. 8% more than North Korea

Illiterates > Aged 10-14 5
Ranked 3rd.
17,685
Ranked 5th. 3537 times more than North Korea

Illiterates > Aged 20-24 9
Ranked 4th.
34,251
Ranked 7th. 3806 times more than North Korea

Illiterates > Aged 25-29 per thousand people 0.000165
Ranked 4th.
0.224
Ranked 14th. 1361 times more than North Korea

Illiterates > Aged 30-34 per thousand people 0.00033
Ranked 4th.
0.188
Ranked 14th. 569 times more than North Korea

Illiterates > Aged 35-39 2
Ranked 4th.
21,770
Ranked 8th. 10885 times more than North Korea

Literates > Aged 15-19 2.05 million
Ranked 1st.
8.17 million
Ranked 4th. 4 times more than North Korea

Literates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people 84.65
Ranked 2nd. 48% more than Russia
57.35
Ranked 14th.

Literates > Aged over 10 per thousand people 845.37
Ranked 1st.
868.8
Ranked 1st. 3% more than North Korea

Male 99%
Ranked 2nd.
99.7%
Ranked 6th. 1% more than North Korea

Male illiterates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people 8.25e-05
Ranked 4th.
0.0833
Ranked 14th. 1010 times more than North Korea

Total population 99%
Ranked 2nd.
99.6%
Ranked 8th. 1% more than North Korea

Illiterates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people 0.000454
Ranked 4th.
0.127
Ranked 14th. 280 times more than North Korea

Illiterates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people 0.000124
Ranked 4th.
0.168
Ranked 14th. 1356 times more than North Korea

Female illiterates > Aged 65-69 per thousand people 0.000165
Ranked 4th.
0.0484
Ranked 13th. 293 times more than North Korea
Female illiterates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people 0.0
Ranked 4th.
0.0696
Ranked 14th.

Female illiterates > Aged 25-29 per thousand people 4.12e-05
Ranked 4th.
0.095
Ranked 14th. 2303 times more than North Korea

Female literates > Aged 15-19 1 million
Ranked 1st.
4 million
Ranked 4th. 4 times more than North Korea

Literates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people 83.13
Ranked 1st. 33% more than Russia
62.65
Ranked 7th.

Male illiterates > Aged 35-39 2
Ranked 4th.
11,863
Ranked 8th. 5932 times more than North Korea

Male literates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people 19.66
Ranked 1st.
22.11
Ranked 1st. 12% more than North Korea

Female literates > Aged 30-34 per thousand people 34.11
Ranked 1st.
37.56
Ranked 6th. 10% more than North Korea

Literates > Aged 10-14 2.02 million
Ranked 1st.
6.44 million
Ranked 3rd. 3 times more than North Korea

Male illiterates > Aged 55-59 3
Ranked 4th.
6,922
Ranked 8th. 2307 times more than North Korea

Female literates > Aged 40-44 1.01 million
Ranked 1st.
4.6 million
Ranked 3rd. 5 times more than North Korea

Literates > Aged over 10 20.5 million
Ranked 1st.
123.71 million
Ranked 3rd. 6 times more than North Korea

Male illiterates > Aged 45-49 2
Ranked 4th.
10,257
Ranked 8th. 5129 times more than North Korea

Female literates > Aged 10-14 986,065
Ranked 1st.
3.14 million
Ranked 3rd. 3 times more than North Korea

Male illiterates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people 0.000124
Ranked 4th.
0.0987
Ranked 13th. 798 times more than North Korea

Male illiterates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people 8.25e-05
Ranked 4th.
0.072
Ranked 14th. 873 times more than North Korea

Illiterates > Aged 75-79 per thousand people 0.00206
Ranked 3rd.
0.3
Ranked 9th. 145 times more than North Korea
Literacy rate, youth female > % of females ages 15-24 100%
Ranked 1st. About the same as Russia
99.76%
Ranked 2nd.

Literacy rate, adult female > % of females ages 15 and above 100%
Ranked 1st. About the same as Russia
99.65%
Ranked 1st.

Literacy rate, adult male > % of males ages 15 and above 100%
Ranked 1st. About the same as Russia
99.73%
Ranked 1st.

Illiterates > Aged 15-19 3
Ranked 4th.
23,888
Ranked 7th. 7963 times more than North Korea

Female illiterates > Aged 10-14 3
Ranked 3rd.
7,380
Ranked 5th. 2460 times more than North Korea

Male illiterates > Aged 60-64 1
Ranked 4th.
4,608
Ranked 9th. 4608 times more than North Korea

Male literates > Aged 75-79 79,221
Ranked 1st.
1.04 million
Ranked 2nd. 13 times more than North Korea
Male illiterates > Aged 10-14 2
Ranked 3rd.
10,305
Ranked 5th. 5153 times more than North Korea

Male literates > Aged 15-19 1.05 million
Ranked 1st.
4.16 million
Ranked 4th. 4 times more than North Korea

Female illiterates > Aged 30-34 per thousand people 8.25e-05
Ranked 4th.
0.0822
Ranked 14th. 997 times more than North Korea

Female illiterates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people 0.000165
Ranked 4th.
0.0622
Ranked 14th. 377 times more than North Korea

Male literates > Aged 40-44 1.01 million
Ranked 1st.
4.32 million
Ranked 3rd. 4 times more than North Korea

Female literates > Aged 70-74 434,316
Ranked 1st.
4.17 million
Ranked 2nd. 10 times more than North Korea
Male literates > Aged 50-54 637,730
Ranked 1st.
5.08 million
Ranked 2nd. 8 times more than North Korea

Literates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people 54.24
Ranked 1st.
78.13
Ranked 1st. 44% more than North Korea

Female illiterates > Aged over 10 per thousand people 0.00957
Ranked 3rd.
1.64
Ranked 12th. 172 times more than North Korea

Male literates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people 46.13
Ranked 1st. 37% more than Russia
33.67
Ranked 7th.

Illiterates > Aged 20-24 per thousand people 0.000371
Ranked 4th.
0.241
Ranked 14th. 648 times more than North Korea

Female illiterates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people 0.0
Ranked 4th.
0.069
Ranked 14th.

Female illiterates > Aged 75-79 40
Ranked 3rd.
35,111
Ranked 5th. 878 times more than North Korea
Female illiterates > Aged 25-29 1
Ranked 4th.
13,525
Ranked 8th. 13525 times more than North Korea

Female illiterates > Aged 70-74 25
Ranked 4th.
22,093
Ranked 7th. 884 times more than North Korea
Female literates > Aged over 10 10.59 million
Ranked 1st.
67.25 million
Ranked 3rd. 6 times more than North Korea

Female illiterates > Aged 20-24 per thousand people 0.000165
Ranked 4th.
0.0982
Ranked 14th. 595 times more than North Korea

Female literates > Aged 70-74 per thousand people 17.91
Ranked 1st.
29.26
Ranked 1st. 63% more than North Korea
Female literates > Aged 20-24 per thousand people 37.14
Ranked 2nd.
40.84
Ranked 9th. 10% more than North Korea

Female illiterates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people 0.000124
Ranked 4th.
0.0622
Ranked 14th. 503 times more than North Korea

Female illiterates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people 0.000412
Ranked 4th.
0.0528
Ranked 14th. 128 times more than North Korea

Male illiterates > Aged 20-24 per thousand people 0.000206
Ranked 4th.
0.142
Ranked 14th. 690 times more than North Korea

Female illiterates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people 0.000124
Ranked 4th.
0.0474
Ranked 15th. 383 times more than North Korea

Female literates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people 27.94
Ranked 1st.
42.43
Ranked 1st. 52% more than North Korea

Female literates > Aged 65-69 per thousand people 22.02
Ranked 1st. 28% more than Russia
17.16
Ranked 1st.
Ratio of young literate females to males > % ages 15-24 100%
Ranked 14th.
100.1%
Ranked 17th. The same as North Korea

Literacy rate, adult total > % of people ages 15 and above 100%
Ranked 1st. About the same as Russia
99.68%
Ranked 1st.

Illiterates > Aged 55-59 13
Ranked 4th.
14,437
Ranked 8th. 1111 times more than North Korea

Female illiterates > Aged 45-49 2
Ranked 4th.
9,368
Ranked 8th. 4684 times more than North Korea

Literates > Aged 45-49 1.56 million
Ranked 1st.
10.31 million
Ranked 3rd. 7 times more than North Korea

Male literates > Aged 70-74 228,275
Ranked 1st.
2.12 million
Ranked 2nd. 9 times more than North Korea
Literates > Aged 65-69 per thousand people 37.67
Ranked 1st. 38% more than Russia
27.33
Ranked 2nd.
Male literates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people 31.6
Ranked 1st.
34.19
Ranked 5th. 8% more than North Korea

Male literates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people 17.47
Ranked 1st.
29.64
Ranked 2nd. 70% more than North Korea

Illiterates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people 0.000165
Ranked 4th.
0.132
Ranked 14th. 803 times more than North Korea

Illiterates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people 0.000536
Ranked 4th.
0.101
Ranked 14th. 189 times more than North Korea

Literates > Aged 70-74 per thousand people 27.33
Ranked 1st.
44.16
Ranked 1st. 62% more than North Korea
Female literates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people 45.23
Ranked 1st. 28% more than Russia
35.26
Ranked 5th.

Female illiterates > Aged 50-54 4
Ranked 4th.
8,859
Ranked 8th. 2215 times more than North Korea

Male illiterates > Aged 25-29 3
Ranked 4th.
18,439
Ranked 7th. 6146 times more than North Korea

Female literates > Aged 55-59 479,241
Ranked 1st.
5.51 million
Ranked 2nd. 11 times more than North Korea

Illiterates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people 0.000165
Ranked 4th.
0.138
Ranked 14th. 835 times more than North Korea

Literates > Aged 65-69 913,296
Ranked 1st.
3.89 million
Ranked 2nd. 4 times more than North Korea
Illiterates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people 8.25e-05
Ranked 4th.
0.153
Ranked 14th. 1853 times more than North Korea

Male illiterates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people 8.25e-05
Ranked 3rd.
0.0724
Ranked 10th. 877 times more than North Korea

Male literates > Aged 45-49 766,052
Ranked 1st.
4.87 million
Ranked 3rd. 6 times more than North Korea

Male literates > Aged 35-39 1.12 million
Ranked 1st.
4.79 million
Ranked 3rd. 4 times more than North Korea

Male literates > Aged 10-14 1.04 million
Ranked 1st.
3.3 million
Ranked 3rd. 3 times more than North Korea

Male literates > Aged over 10 9.91 million
Ranked 1st.
56.46 million
Ranked 3rd. 6 times more than North Korea

Male literates > Aged 30-34 853,270
Ranked 1st.
5.24 million
Ranked 3rd. 6 times more than North Korea

Female illiterates > Aged over 10 232
Ranked 3rd.
233,990
Ranked 7th. 1009 times more than North Korea

Illiterates > Aged 70-74 36
Ranked 4th.
28,589
Ranked 7th. 794 times more than North Korea
Female illiterates > Aged 15-19 0.0
Ranked 4th.
9,831
Ranked 7th.

Illiterates > Aged 40-44 4
Ranked 4th.
18,859
Ranked 8th. 4715 times more than North Korea

Male illiterates > Aged 65-69 4
Ranked 4th.
3,097
Ranked 9th. 774 times more than North Korea
Literates > Aged 75-79 335,417
Ranked 1st.
3.44 million
Ranked 2nd. 10 times more than North Korea
Male literates > Aged 55-59 423,622
Ranked 1st.
4.22 million
Ranked 2nd. 10 times more than North Korea

Illiterates > Aged 45-49 4
Ranked 4th.
19,625
Ranked 8th. 4906 times more than North Korea

Illiterates > Aged over 10 326
Ranked 3rd.
389,129
Ranked 7th. 1194 times more than North Korea

Illiterates > Aged 65-69 8
Ranked 4th.
9,987
Ranked 9th. 1248 times more than North Korea
Illiterates > Aged 75-79 50
Ranked 3rd.
42,654
Ranked 6th. 853 times more than North Korea
Female literates > Aged 75-79 256,196
Ranked 1st.
2.4 million
Ranked 2nd. 9 times more than North Korea
Illiterates > Aged 60-64 4
Ranked 4th.
11,360
Ranked 9th. 2840 times more than North Korea

Female illiterates > Aged 30-34 2
Ranked 4th.
11,710
Ranked 8th. 5855 times more than North Korea

Female literates > Aged 75-79 per thousand people 10.57
Ranked 1st.
16.85
Ranked 1st. 59% more than North Korea
Illiterates > Aged 50-54 11
Ranked 4th.
18,081
Ranked 8th. 1644 times more than North Korea

Male literates > Aged 60-64 476,726
Ranked 1st.
3.15 million
Ranked 2nd. 7 times more than North Korea

Literacy rate, youth total > % of people ages 15-24 100%
Ranked 1st. About the same as Russia
99.71%
Ranked 2nd.

Literates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people 83.38
Ranked 1st. 84% more than Russia
45.21
Ranked 11th.

Literates > Aged 70-74 662,591
Ranked 1st.
6.29 million
Ranked 2nd. 9 times more than North Korea
Female illiterates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people 8.25e-05
Ranked 4th.
0.0658
Ranked 14th. 798 times more than North Korea

Male literates > Aged 25-29 887,570
Ranked 1st.
5.8 million
Ranked 3rd. 7 times more than North Korea

Illiterates > Aged 25-29 4
Ranked 4th.
31,964
Ranked 7th. 7991 times more than North Korea

Female literates > Aged 60-64 581,533
Ranked 1st.
4.46 million
Ranked 2nd. 8 times more than North Korea

Male literates > Aged 20-24 941,012
Ranked 1st.
5.98 million
Ranked 3rd. 6 times more than North Korea

Literates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people 43.65
Ranked 1st.
53.41
Ranked 1st. 22% more than North Korea

Male illiterates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people 0.000124
Ranked 4th.
0.0486
Ranked 14th. 393 times more than North Korea

Male literates > Aged 25-29 per thousand people 36.61
Ranked 2nd.
40.77
Ranked 7th. 11% more than North Korea

Illiterates > Aged over 10 per thousand people 0.0134
Ranked 3rd.
2.73
Ranked 12th. 203 times more than North Korea

Literates > Aged 35-39 2.21 million
Ranked 1st.
9.81 million
Ranked 3rd. 4 times more than North Korea

Male illiterates > Aged 65-69 per thousand people 0.000165
Ranked 4th.
0.0218
Ranked 12th. 132 times more than North Korea
Illiterates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people 0.000165
Ranked 4th.
0.0798
Ranked 14th. 484 times more than North Korea

Female literates > Aged 30-34 826,994
Ranked 1st.
5.35 million
Ranked 3rd. 6 times more than North Korea

Female literates > Aged 20-24 900,379
Ranked 1st.
5.82 million
Ranked 3rd. 6 times more than North Korea

Literates > Aged 25-29 1.74 million
Ranked 1st.
11.57 million
Ranked 3rd. 7 times more than North Korea

Female illiterates > Aged 20-24 4
Ranked 4th.
13,985
Ranked 7th. 3496 times more than North Korea

Male illiterates > Aged 50-54 7
Ranked 4th.
9,222
Ranked 8th. 1317 times more than North Korea

Literates > Aged 30-34 1.68 million
Ranked 1st.
10.59 million
Ranked 3rd. 6 times more than North Korea

Female illiterates > Aged 55-59 10
Ranked 4th.
7,515
Ranked 8th. 752 times more than North Korea

Male illiterates > Aged 20-24 5
Ranked 4th.
20,266
Ranked 7th. 4053 times more than North Korea

Male illiterates > Aged 70-74 11
Ranked 4th.
6,496
Ranked 7th. 591 times more than North Korea
Female literates > Aged 35-39 1.1 million
Ranked 1st.
5.02 million
Ranked 3rd. 5 times more than North Korea

Female illiterates > Aged 35-39 0.0
Ranked 4th.
9,907
Ranked 8th.

Female illiterates > Aged 40-44 3
Ranked 4th.
8,858
Ranked 8th. 2953 times more than North Korea

Male illiterates > Aged 40-44 1
Ranked 4th.
10,001
Ranked 8th. 10001 times more than North Korea

Female literates > Aged 50-54 677,360
Ranked 1st.
6.04 million
Ranked 2nd. 9 times more than North Korea

Literates > Aged 55-59 902,863
Ranked 1st.
9.73 million
Ranked 2nd. 11 times more than North Korea

Female literates > Aged 45-49 793,471
Ranked 1st.
5.45 million
Ranked 3rd. 7 times more than North Korea

Female illiterates > Aged 60-64 3
Ranked 4th.
6,752
Ranked 9th. 2251 times more than North Korea

Female illiterates > Aged 65-69 4
Ranked 4th.
6,890
Ranked 8th. 1723 times more than North Korea
Female literates > Aged 65-69 533,844
Ranked 1st.
2.44 million
Ranked 2nd. 5 times more than North Korea
Literates > Aged 40-44 2.02 million
Ranked 1st.
8.92 million
Ranked 3rd. 4 times more than North Korea

Female literates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people 23.99
Ranked 1st.
31.3
Ranked 1st. 31% more than North Korea

Literates > Aged 25-29 per thousand people 71.65
Ranked 1st.
81.23
Ranked 7th. 13% more than North Korea

Literates > Aged 30-34 per thousand people 69.31
Ranked 1st.
74.35
Ranked 7th. 7% more than North Korea

Male illiterates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people 0.000289
Ranked 4th.
0.0648
Ranked 14th. 224 times more than North Korea

Female illiterates > Aged 75-79 per thousand people 0.00165
Ranked 3rd.
0.247
Ranked 9th. 149 times more than North Korea
Female literates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people 32.73
Ranked 1st.
38.25
Ranked 2nd. 17% more than North Korea

Female literates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people 19.77
Ranked 1st.
38.68
Ranked 1st. 96% more than North Korea

Literacy rate, youth male > % of males ages 15-24 100%
Ranked 1st. About the same as Russia
99.66%
Ranked 3rd.

Male illiterates > Aged 25-29 per thousand people 0.000124
Ranked 4th.
0.129
Ranked 14th. 1047 times more than North Korea

Illiterates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people 0.000206
Ranked 3rd.
0.124
Ranked 10th. 602 times more than North Korea

Male literates > Aged 30-34 per thousand people 35.2
Ranked 1st.
36.79
Ranked 6th. 5% more than North Korea

Male literates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people 26.3
Ranked 1st.
35.7
Ranked 1st. 36% more than North Korea

Male literates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people 41.46
Ranked 1st. 37% more than Russia
30.32
Ranked 7th.

Male literates > Aged 75-79 per thousand people 3.27
Ranked 1st.
7.29
Ranked 1st. 2 times more than North Korea
Male literates > Aged 20-24 per thousand people 38.81
Ranked 2nd.
42
Ranked 8th. 8% more than North Korea

Male illiterates > Aged 70-74 per thousand people 0.000454
Ranked 4th.
0.0456
Ranked 11th. 101 times more than North Korea
Literates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people 64.33
Ranked 1st.
72.44
Ranked 3rd. 13% more than North Korea

Literates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people 37.24
Ranked 1st.
68.31
Ranked 1st. 83% more than North Korea

Illiterates > Aged 70-74 per thousand people 0.00148
Ranked 4th.
0.201
Ranked 11th. 135 times more than North Korea
Male literates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people 42.7
Ranked 1st. 84% more than Russia
23.15
Ranked 11th.

Male illiterates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people 4.12e-05
Ranked 4th.
0.0324
Ranked 14th. 785 times more than North Korea

Male literates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people 43.31
Ranked 2nd. 48% more than Russia
29.24
Ranked 14th.

Literates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people 91.36
Ranked 1st. 33% more than Russia
68.93
Ranked 7th.

Literates > Aged 75-79 per thousand people 13.84
Ranked 1st.
24.14
Ranked 1st. 74% more than North Korea
Female illiterates > Aged 70-74 per thousand people 0.00103
Ranked 4th.
0.155
Ranked 11th. 150 times more than North Korea
Literates > Aged 50-54 1.32 million
Ranked 1st.
11.12 million
Ranked 2nd. 8 times more than North Korea

Illiterates > Aged 30-34 8
Ranked 4th.
26,722
Ranked 8th. 3340 times more than North Korea

Male illiterates > Aged 15-19 3
Ranked 4th.
14,057
Ranked 7th. 4686 times more than North Korea

Female literates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people 40.67
Ranked 1st. 84% more than Russia
22.06
Ranked 11th.

Female illiterates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people 0.000124
Ranked 3rd.
0.0518
Ranked 10th. 419 times more than North Korea

Illiterates > Aged 65-69 per thousand people 0.00033
Ranked 4th.
0.0701
Ranked 13th. 213 times more than North Korea
Female literates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people 41.68
Ranked 1st. 29% more than Russia
32.33
Ranked 5th.

Male literates > Aged over 10 per thousand people 408.62
Ranked 1st. 3% more than Russia
396.5
Ranked 4th.

Male illiterates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people 4.12e-05
Ranked 4th.
0.0702
Ranked 14th. 1703 times more than North Korea

Male literates > Aged 70-74 per thousand people 9.42
Ranked 1st.
14.9
Ranked 1st. 58% more than North Korea
Literates > Aged 60-64 1.06 million
Ranked 1st.
7.61 million
Ranked 2nd. 7 times more than North Korea

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

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