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

Definitions

  • Adult literacy: Adult literacy rate (%).
  • Definition: This entry includes a definition of literacy and Census Bureau percentages for the total population, males, and females. There are no universal definitions and standards of literacy. Unless otherwise specified, all rates are based on the most common definition - the ability to read and write at a specified age. Detailing the standards that individual countries use to assess the ability to read and write is beyond the scope of our source. Information on literacy, while not a perfect measure of educational results, is probably the most easily available and valid for international comparisons.
  • Female: This entry includes a definition of literacy and Census Bureau percentages for the total population, males, and females. There are no universal definitions and standards of literacy. Unless otherwise specified, all rates are based on the most common definition - the ability to read and write at a specified age. Detailing the standards that individual countries use to assess the ability to read and write is beyond the scope of our source. Information on literacy, while not a perfect measure of educational results, is probably the most easily available and valid for international comparisons.
  • Female literates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people: Number of females aged 15-19 years, who are literate. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Female literates > Aged over 10 per thousand people: Number of females older than 10 years, who are literate. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Illiterates > Aged 10-14: Compares countries by number of male illiterates, in the age range 10 to 14. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Illiterates > Aged 30-34 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of illiterate individuals, in the age range 30 to 34. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Illiterates > Aged 35-39: Compares countries by number of illiterate individuals, in the age range 35 to 39. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Literates > Aged 15-19: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Literates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Literates > Aged over 10 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Male: This entry includes a definition of literacy and Census Bureau percentages for the total population, males, and females. There are no universal definitions and standards of literacy. Unless otherwise specified, all rates are based on the most common definition - the ability to read and write at a specified age. Detailing the standards that individual countries use to assess the ability to read and write is beyond the scope of our source. Information on literacy, while not a perfect measure of educational results, is probably the most easily available and valid for international comparisons.
  • Male illiterates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Men above 14 years: Percent of male population above the age of 14 years that is literate.
  • Total population: This entry includes a definition of literacy and Census Bureau percentages for the total population, males, and females. There are no universal definitions and standards of literacy. Unless otherwise specified, all rates are based on the most common definition - the ability to read and write at a specified age. Detailing the standards that individual countries use to assess the ability to read and write is beyond the scope of our source. Information on literacy, while not a perfect measure of educational results, is probably the most easily available and valid for international comparisons.
  • Illiterates > Aged 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 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.
  • Literates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Female literates > Aged 15-19: Number of females aged 15-19 years, who are literate.
  • 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.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 65-69 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Illiterates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of illiterate individuals, in the age range 50 to 54. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 25-29 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Women above 14 years: Percent of female population above the age of 14 years that is literate.
  • Illiterates > Aged 15-19: Compares countries by number of illiterate individuals, in the age range 15 to 19. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Female illiterates > Aged 10-14: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Male illiterates > Aged 60-64: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Illiterates > Aged 45-49: Compares countries by number of male illiterates, in the age range 45 to 49. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Illiterates > Aged over 10: Compares countries by number of illiterate individuals aged over 10. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Illiterates > Aged 65-69: Compares countries by number of male illiterates, in the age range 65 to 69. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Illiterates > Aged 60-64: Compares countries by number of male illiterates, in the age range 60 to 64. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Female illiterates > Aged 30-34 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Literates > Aged 70-74: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Male literates > Aged 40-44: Compares countries by number of male literates, in the age range 40 to 44. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Female literates > Aged 70-74: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Illiterates > Aged 25-29: Compares countries by number of illiterate individuals, in the age range 25 to 29. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Female literates > Aged 60-64: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • 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.
  • Male illiterates > Aged 65-69 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Illiterates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of male illiterates, in the age range 60 to 64. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Female literates > Aged 30-34: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people:

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

    . Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Female literates > Aged 20-24: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Male illiterates > Aged 50-54: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Literates > Aged 30-34: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Male illiterates > Aged 70-74: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female literates > Aged 35-39: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 35-39: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female literates > Aged over 10: Number of females older than 10 years, who are literate.
  • 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.
  • Literacy rate, youth male > % of males ages 15-24: Literacy rate, youth male (% of males ages 15-24). Youth (15-24) literacy rate (%). Male is the number of males age 15 to 24 years who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement on their everyday life, divided by the male population in that age group. Generally, u2018literacyu2019 also encompasses u2018numeracyu2019, the ability to make simple arithmetic calculations.
  • Illiterates > Aged 55-59: Compares countries by number of male iliterate individuals, in the age range 55 to 59. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Female illiterates > Aged 45-49: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Literates > Aged 45-49: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Male literates > Aged 70-74: Compares countries by number of male literates, in the age range 70 to 74. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Male illiterates > Aged 25-29 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Male literates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of male literates in the age range 45 to 49. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Illiterates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of male illiterates, in the age range 10 to 14. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Male literates > Aged 30-34 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of male literates, in the age range 30 to 34. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Male literates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of male literates, in the age range 50 to 54. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Illiterates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of illiterate individuals, in the age range 40 to 44. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • 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.
  • 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 45-49 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of male illiterates, in the age range 45 to 49. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Illiterates > Aged 65-69 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of male illiterates, in the age range 65 to 69. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • 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.
  • 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 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 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.
  • 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.
  • Male literates > Aged 55-59: Compares countries by number of male literates, in the age range 55 to 59. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Male illiterates > Aged 10-14: Number of males aged 10-14 years, who are illiterate.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 30-34: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Male literates > Aged 15-19: Compares countries by number of male literates, in the age range 15 to 19. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Illiterates > Aged 50-54: Compares countries by number of illiterate individuals, in the age range 50 to 54. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Male literates > Aged 60-64: Compares countries by number of male literates, in the age range 60 to 64. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Literacy rate, youth total > % of people ages 15-24: Literacy rate, youth total (% of people ages 15-24). Youth (15-24) literacy rate (%). Total is the number of people age 15 to 24 years who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement on their everyday life, divided by the population in that age group. Generally, u2018literacyu2019 also encompasses u2018numeracyu2019, the ability to make simple arithmetic calculations.
  • Literates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Male literates > Aged 25-29: Compares countries by number of male illiterates, in the age range 25 to 29. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Male literates > Aged 20-24: Compares countries by number of male literates, in the age range 20 to 24. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • Male literates > Aged 50-54: Compares countries by number of male literates, in the age range 50 to 54. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems.
  • Literates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Literates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Female illiterates > Aged over 10 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • 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.
  • Literates > Aged 35-39: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Literates > Aged 25-29: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 20-24: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 25-29: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 55-59: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Male illiterates > Aged 20-24: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 70-74: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 40-44: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Male illiterates > Aged 40-44: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female literates > Aged 50-54: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Literates > Aged 55-59: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female literates > Aged 45-49: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 60-64: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female illiterates > Aged 65-69: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female literates > Aged 65-69: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Literates > Aged 40-44: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Female literates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Literates > Aged 65-69 per thousand people: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Male literates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of male literates, in the age range 55 to 59. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Male literates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people: Compares countries by number of male literates, in the age range 40 to 44. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Literates > Aged 65-69: Population by literacy, age, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Male literates > Aged 45-49: Compares countries by number of male literates in the age range 45 to 49. The data was gathered by the United Nations Statistics Division, whose self-declared mission is to compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems
  • 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
STAT Portugal South Africa HISTORY
Adult literacy 94.9%
Ranked 36th. 8% more than South Africa
88%
Ranked 63th.

Definition age 15 and over can read and write age 15 and over can read and write
Female 91.3%
Ranked 69th. 7% more than South Africa
85.7%
Ranked 82nd.
Female literates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people 26.11
Ranked 11th.
49.69
Ranked 4th. 90% more than Portugal
Female literates > Aged over 10 per thousand people 443.62
Ranked 7th. 37% more than South Africa
324.47
Ranked 4th.
Illiterates > Aged 10-14 2,261
Ranked 5th.
706,159
Ranked 1st. 312 times more than Portugal
Illiterates > Aged 30-34 per thousand people 0.74
Ranked 7th.
9.58
Ranked 2nd. 13 times more than Portugal
Illiterates > Aged 35-39 10,423
Ranked 3rd.
427,729
Ranked 2nd. 41 times more than Portugal
Literates > Aged 15-19 562,839
Ranked 3rd.
3.87 million
Ranked 2nd. 7 times more than Portugal
Literates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people 53.31
Ranked 13th.
96.79
Ranked 4th. 82% more than Portugal
Literates > Aged over 10 per thousand people 857.79
Ranked 7th. 38% more than South Africa
622.71
Ranked 4th.
Male 95.5%
Ranked 62nd. 10% more than South Africa
87%
Ranked 94th.
Male illiterates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people 0.545
Ranked 4th.
4.67
Ranked 2nd. 9 times more than Portugal
Men above 14 years 95.8%
Ranked 7th. 14% more than South Africa
84.1%
Ranked 4th.
Total population 93.3%
Ranked 67th. 8% more than South Africa
86.4%
Ranked 92nd.
Illiterates > Aged 20-24 4,070
Ranked 5th.
266,090
Ranked 2nd. 65 times more than Portugal
Illiterates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people 0.228
Ranked 10th.
5.47
Ranked 3rd. 24 times more than Portugal
Literates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people 72.07
Ranked 3rd. 80% more than South Africa
40.14
Ranked 3rd.
Female illiterates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people 0.442
Ranked 6th.
6.02
Ranked 2nd. 14 times more than Portugal
Female literates > Aged 15-19 275,670
Ranked 3rd.
1.99 million
Ranked 2nd. 7 times more than Portugal
Illiterates > Aged 25-29 per thousand people 0.517
Ranked 7th.
7.83
Ranked 3rd. 15 times more than Portugal
Male illiterates > Aged 35-39 5,755
Ranked 3rd.
186,944
Ranked 2nd. 32 times more than Portugal
Female illiterates > Aged 65-69 per thousand people 2.08
Ranked 3rd.
5.65
Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Portugal
Illiterates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people 1.34
Ranked 5th.
8.73
Ranked 2nd. 6 times more than Portugal
Female illiterates > Aged 25-29 per thousand people 0.243
Ranked 8th.
4.13
Ranked 2nd. 17 times more than Portugal
Women above 14 years 92%
Ranked 8th. 14% more than South Africa
80.9%
Ranked 4th.
Illiterates > Aged 15-19 2,411
Ranked 6th.
218,827
Ranked 2nd. 91 times more than Portugal
Female illiterates > Aged 10-14 948
Ranked 5th.
296,544
Ranked 1st. 313 times more than Portugal
Male illiterates > Aged 60-64 6,761
Ranked 3rd.
121,535
Ranked 2nd. 18 times more than Portugal
Illiterates > Aged 45-49 13,521
Ranked 3rd.
409,142
Ranked 2nd. 30 times more than Portugal
Illiterates > Aged over 10 498,766
Ranked 3rd.
5.29 million
Ranked 2nd. 11 times more than Portugal
Illiterates > Aged 65-69 31,282
Ranked 3rd.
352,499
Ranked 1st. 11 times more than Portugal
Illiterates > Aged 60-64 17,718
Ranked 3rd.
355,123
Ranked 2nd. 20 times more than Portugal
Female illiterates > Aged 30-34 per thousand people 0.343
Ranked 6th.
5.37
Ranked 2nd. 16 times more than Portugal
Female illiterates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people 0.667
Ranked 6th.
4.88
Ranked 2nd. 7 times more than Portugal
Literates > Aged 70-74 408,106
Ranked 2nd. 71% more than South Africa
238,459
Ranked 1st.
Male literates > Aged 40-44 368,245
Ranked 3rd.
784,832
Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than Portugal
Female literates > Aged 70-74 213,760
Ranked 2nd. 54% more than South Africa
138,507
Ranked 1st.
Illiterates > Aged 25-29 5,460
Ranked 4th.
313,144
Ranked 2nd. 57 times more than Portugal
Female literates > Aged 60-64 325,238
Ranked 3rd. 14% more than South Africa
284,258
Ranked 1st.
Male illiterates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people 0.692
Ranked 4th.
3.77
Ranked 2nd. 5 times more than Portugal
Male literates > Aged 25-29 per thousand people 30.5
Ranked 14th.
36.13
Ranked 2nd. 18% more than Portugal
Illiterates > Aged over 10 per thousand people 47.25
Ranked 3rd.
132.28
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Portugal
Male illiterates > Aged 65-69 per thousand people 0.881
Ranked 2nd.
3.16
Ranked 1st. 4 times more than Portugal
Illiterates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people 1.68
Ranked 5th.
8.88
Ranked 2nd. 5 times more than Portugal
Female literates > Aged 30-34 391,211
Ranked 3rd.
1.34 million
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Portugal
Female illiterates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people 0.0999
Ranked 10th.
2.47
Ranked 3rd. 25 times more than Portugal
Female literates > Aged 20-24 287,153
Ranked 3rd.
1.87 million
Ranked 2nd. 7 times more than Portugal
Male illiterates > Aged 50-54 7,144
Ranked 3rd.
153,947
Ranked 2nd. 22 times more than Portugal
Literates > Aged 30-34 765,753
Ranked 3rd.
2.57 million
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Portugal
Male illiterates > Aged 70-74 26,115
Ranked 3rd.
84,429
Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Portugal
Female literates > Aged 35-39 417,708
Ranked 3rd.
1.08 million
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Portugal
Female illiterates > Aged 35-39 4,668
Ranked 3rd.
240,785
Ranked 2nd. 52 times more than Portugal
Female literates > Aged over 10 4.68 million
Ranked 3rd.
12.98 million
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Portugal
Literates > Aged 25-29 per thousand people 61.63
Ranked 14th.
75.41
Ranked 2nd. 22% more than Portugal
Female literates > Aged 70-74 per thousand people 20.25
Ranked 7th. 6 times more than South Africa
3.46
Ranked 2nd.
Female literates > Aged 20-24 per thousand people 27.2
Ranked 14th.
46.85
Ranked 1st. 72% more than Portugal
Female illiterates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people 0.524
Ranked 6th.
6.2
Ranked 2nd. 12 times more than Portugal
Female illiterates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people 0.847
Ranked 5th.
5.38
Ranked 2nd. 6 times more than Portugal
Male illiterates > Aged 20-24 per thousand people 0.207
Ranked 8th.
3.27
Ranked 2nd. 16 times more than Portugal
Female illiterates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people 1.04
Ranked 5th.
5.84
Ranked 2nd. 6 times more than Portugal
Female literates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people 34.96
Ranked 7th. 3 times more than South Africa
11.16
Ranked 4th.
Female literates > Aged 65-69 per thousand people 26.21
Ranked 4th. 5 times more than South Africa
5.26
Ranked 2nd.
Literacy rate, youth male > % of males ages 15-24 99.72%
Ranked 16th. 1% more than South Africa
98.41%
Ranked 41st.

Illiterates > Aged 55-59 16,247
Ranked 3rd.
365,811
Ranked 2nd. 23 times more than Portugal
Female illiterates > Aged 45-49 6,285
Ranked 3rd.
225,055
Ranked 2nd. 36 times more than Portugal
Literates > Aged 45-49 756,773
Ranked 3rd.
1.19 million
Ranked 1st. 58% more than Portugal
Male literates > Aged 70-74 194,346
Ranked 3rd. 94% more than South Africa
99,952
Ranked 1st.
Male illiterates > Aged 25-29 per thousand people 0.274
Ranked 6th.
3.7
Ranked 2nd. 13 times more than Portugal
Male literates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people 34.46
Ranked 3rd. 2 times more than South Africa
14.67
Ranked 3rd.
Illiterates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people 0.214
Ranked 8th.
17.65
Ranked 1st. 82 times more than Portugal
Male literates > Aged 30-34 per thousand people 35.48
Ranked 9th. 16% more than South Africa
30.69
Ranked 3rd.
Male literates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people 32.12
Ranked 7th. 3 times more than South Africa
10.34
Ranked 4th.
Illiterates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people 1.16
Ranked 5th.
11
Ranked 2nd. 9 times more than Portugal
Literates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people 62.65
Ranked 7th. 4 times more than South Africa
16.37
Ranked 4th.
Illiterates > Aged 70-74 per thousand people 8.37
Ranked 2nd. 53% more than South Africa
5.47
Ranked 1st.
Male literates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people 27.22
Ranked 8th.
46.12
Ranked 4th. 69% more than Portugal
Literates > Aged 70-74 per thousand people 38.66
Ranked 7th. 6 times more than South Africa
5.96
Ranked 2nd.
Female literates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people 39.57
Ranked 3rd. 46% more than South Africa
27.05
Ranked 3rd.
Literates > Aged 50-54 708,176
Ranked 3rd.
860,203
Ranked 1st. 21% more than Portugal
Illiterates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people 1.28
Ranked 5th.
10.23
Ranked 2nd. 8 times more than Portugal
Illiterates > Aged 65-69 per thousand people 2.96
Ranked 3rd.
8.81
Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Portugal
Illiterates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people 0.987
Ranked 5th.
10.69
Ranked 2nd. 11 times more than Portugal
Male illiterates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people 0.124
Ranked 7th.
10.24
Ranked 1st. 82 times more than Portugal
Female literates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people 37.19
Ranked 3rd. 81% more than South Africa
20.51
Ranked 3rd.
Male literates > Aged over 10 per thousand people 414.16
Ranked 7th. 39% more than South Africa
298.25
Ranked 5th.
Male literates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people 27.64
Ranked 3rd. 5 times more than South Africa
5.3
Ranked 4th.
Male illiterates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people 0.636
Ranked 3rd.
4.8
Ranked 2nd. 8 times more than Portugal
Male literates > Aged 70-74 per thousand people 18.41
Ranked 4th. 7 times more than South Africa
2.5
Ranked 3rd.
Literates > Aged 60-64 617,023
Ranked 3rd. 24% more than South Africa
496,381
Ranked 1st.
Male literates > Aged 10-14 287,325
Ranked 3rd.
1.84 million
Ranked 2nd. 6 times more than Portugal
Female literates > Aged 30-34 per thousand people 37.06
Ranked 7th. 10% more than South Africa
33.6
Ranked 2nd.
Literates > Aged 10-14 562,334
Ranked 3rd.
3.84 million
Ranked 2nd. 7 times more than Portugal
Male illiterates > Aged 55-59 7,304
Ranked 3rd.
150,624
Ranked 2nd. 21 times more than Portugal
Female literates > Aged 40-44 392,603
Ranked 3rd.
820,585
Ranked 1st. 2 times more than Portugal
Literates > Aged over 10 9.06 million
Ranked 3rd.
24.91 million
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Portugal
Male illiterates > Aged 45-49 7,236
Ranked 3rd.
184,087
Ranked 2nd. 25 times more than Portugal
Female literates > Aged 10-14 275,009
Ranked 3rd.
2 million
Ranked 2nd. 7 times more than Portugal
Male illiterates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people 0.128
Ranked 8th.
3
Ranked 2nd. 23 times more than Portugal
Male illiterates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people 0.685
Ranked 3rd.
4.6
Ranked 2nd. 7 times more than Portugal
Literacy rate, youth female > % of females ages 15-24 99.78%
Ranked 16th. 1% more than South Africa
99.16%
Ranked 33th.

Literacy rate, adult female > % of females ages 15 and above 93.96%
Ranked 34th. 2% more than South Africa
92.18%
Ranked 41st.

Literacy rate, adult male > % of males ages 15 and above 97.04%
Ranked 36th. 3% more than South Africa
93.86%
Ranked 45th.

Male literates > Aged over 10 4.37 million
Ranked 3rd.
11.93 million
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Portugal
Male literates > Aged 30-34 374,542
Ranked 3rd.
1.23 million
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Portugal
Female illiterates > Aged over 10 339,865
Ranked 3rd.
2.93 million
Ranked 2nd. 9 times more than Portugal
Illiterates > Aged 70-74 88,332
Ranked 3rd.
218,897
Ranked 1st. 2 times more than Portugal
Female illiterates > Aged 15-19 1,055
Ranked 6th.
98,809
Ranked 2nd. 94 times more than Portugal
Illiterates > Aged 40-44 12,250
Ranked 3rd.
439,913
Ranked 2nd. 36 times more than Portugal
Male illiterates > Aged 65-69 9,303
Ranked 3rd.
126,530
Ranked 1st. 14 times more than Portugal
Male literates > Aged 55-59 314,791
Ranked 3rd. 2% more than South Africa
307,281
Ranked 2nd.
Male illiterates > Aged 10-14 1,313
Ranked 5th.
409,615
Ranked 1st. 312 times more than Portugal
Female illiterates > Aged 30-34 3,622
Ranked 4th.
214,952
Ranked 2nd. 59 times more than Portugal
Male literates > Aged 15-19 287,169
Ranked 3rd.
1.88 million
Ranked 2nd. 7 times more than Portugal
Illiterates > Aged 50-54 14,184
Ranked 3rd.
349,299
Ranked 2nd. 25 times more than Portugal
Male literates > Aged 60-64 291,785
Ranked 3rd. 38% more than South Africa
212,123
Ranked 2nd.
Literacy rate, youth total > % of people ages 15-24 99.75%
Ranked 16th. 1% more than South Africa
98.78%
Ranked 34th.

Literates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people 53.27
Ranked 9th.
96.03
Ranked 4th. 80% more than Portugal
Female illiterates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people 0.595
Ranked 6th.
5.63
Ranked 2nd. 9 times more than Portugal
Male literates > Aged 25-29 321,952
Ranked 3rd.
1.45 million
Ranked 2nd. 4 times more than Portugal
Male literates > Aged 20-24 290,842
Ranked 3rd.
1.73 million
Ranked 2nd. 6 times more than Portugal
Male literates > Aged 50-54 339,104
Ranked 3rd.
413,703
Ranked 2nd. 22% more than Portugal
Literates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people 58.45
Ranked 6th. 5 times more than South Africa
12.41
Ranked 4th.
Literates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people 67.08
Ranked 8th. 3 times more than South Africa
21.5
Ranked 4th.
Female illiterates > Aged over 10 per thousand people 32.19
Ranked 4th.
73.22
Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than Portugal
Male literates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people 37.56
Ranked 4th. 45% more than South Africa
25.85
Ranked 3rd.
Illiterates > Aged 20-24 per thousand people 0.386
Ranked 9th.
6.65
Ranked 3rd. 17 times more than Portugal
Literates > Aged 35-39 814,260
Ranked 3rd.
2.12 million
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Portugal
Literates > Aged 25-29 650,616
Ranked 3rd.
3.02 million
Ranked 2nd. 5 times more than Portugal
Female illiterates > Aged 20-24 1,889
Ranked 4th.
135,111
Ranked 2nd. 72 times more than Portugal
Female illiterates > Aged 25-29 2,564
Ranked 4th.
165,233
Ranked 2nd. 64 times more than Portugal
Female illiterates > Aged 55-59 8,943
Ranked 3rd.
215,187
Ranked 2nd. 24 times more than Portugal
Male illiterates > Aged 20-24 2,181
Ranked 5th.
130,979
Ranked 2nd. 60 times more than Portugal
Female illiterates > Aged 70-74 62,217
Ranked 3rd.
134,468
Ranked 1st. 2 times more than Portugal
Female illiterates > Aged 40-44 5,533
Ranked 3rd.
247,875
Ranked 2nd. 45 times more than Portugal
Male illiterates > Aged 40-44 6,717
Ranked 3rd.
192,038
Ranked 2nd. 29 times more than Portugal
Female literates > Aged 50-54 369,072
Ranked 3rd.
446,500
Ranked 1st. 21% more than Portugal
Literates > Aged 55-59 661,404
Ranked 3rd. 1% more than South Africa
654,909
Ranked 1st.
Female literates > Aged 45-49 393,020
Ranked 3rd.
606,465
Ranked 1st. 54% more than Portugal
Female illiterates > Aged 60-64 10,957
Ranked 3rd.
233,588
Ranked 2nd. 21 times more than Portugal
Female illiterates > Aged 65-69 21,979
Ranked 3rd.
225,969
Ranked 1st. 10 times more than Portugal
Female literates > Aged 65-69 276,718
Ranked 2nd. 32% more than South Africa
210,251
Ranked 1st.
Literates > Aged 40-44 760,848
Ranked 3rd.
1.61 million
Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than Portugal
Female literates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people 30.81
Ranked 6th. 4 times more than South Africa
7.11
Ranked 3rd.
Female illiterates > Aged 20-24 per thousand people 0.179
Ranked 8th.
3.38
Ranked 3rd. 19 times more than Portugal
Literates > Aged 30-34 per thousand people 72.54
Ranked 7th. 13% more than South Africa
64.29
Ranked 3rd.
Male illiterates > Aged 50-54 per thousand people 0.677
Ranked 4th.
3.85
Ranked 2nd. 6 times more than Portugal
Female literates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people 37.23
Ranked 5th. 2 times more than South Africa
15.16
Ranked 4th.
Female literates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people 32.83
Ranked 7th. 4 times more than South Africa
8.69
Ranked 4th.
Ratio of young literate females to males > % ages 15-24 100.06%
Ranked 36th.
100.77%
Ranked 15th. 1% more than Portugal

Literacy rate, adult total > % of people ages 15 and above 95.43%
Ranked 37th. 3% more than South Africa
92.98%
Ranked 43th.

Literates > Aged 65-69 per thousand people 49.3
Ranked 4th. 5 times more than South Africa
9.31
Ranked 2nd.
Male literates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people 29.82
Ranked 5th. 4 times more than South Africa
7.68
Ranked 4th.
Male literates > Aged 40-44 per thousand people 34.88
Ranked 3rd. 78% more than South Africa
19.62
Ranked 3rd.
Male literates > Aged 20-24 per thousand people 27.55
Ranked 14th.
43.14
Ranked 3rd. 57% more than Portugal
Male illiterates > Aged 70-74 per thousand people 2.47
Ranked 2nd. 17% more than South Africa
2.11
Ranked 1st.
Literates > Aged 45-49 per thousand people 71.68
Ranked 3rd. 2 times more than South Africa
29.83
Ranked 3rd.
Illiterates > Aged 55-59 per thousand people 1.54
Ranked 5th.
9.15
Ranked 2nd. 6 times more than Portugal
Male illiterates > Aged 60-64 per thousand people 0.64
Ranked 4th.
3.04
Ranked 2nd. 5 times more than Portugal
Male literates > Aged 15-19 per thousand people 27.2
Ranked 11th.
47.1
Ranked 4th. 73% more than Portugal
Literates > Aged 35-39 per thousand people 77.13
Ranked 3rd. 46% more than South Africa
52.9
Ranked 3rd.
Female illiterates > Aged 70-74 per thousand people 5.89
Ranked 2nd. 75% more than South Africa
3.36
Ranked 1st.
Female illiterates > Aged 50-54 7,040
Ranked 3rd.
195,352
Ranked 2nd. 28 times more than Portugal
Male illiterates > Aged 25-29 2,896
Ranked 4th.
147,911
Ranked 2nd. 51 times more than Portugal
Female literates > Aged 55-59 346,613
Ranked 3rd.
347,628
Ranked 1st. About the same as Portugal
Illiterates > Aged 30-34 7,814
Ranked 4th.
383,093
Ranked 2nd. 49 times more than Portugal
Male illiterates > Aged 15-19 1,356
Ranked 5th.
120,018
Ranked 3rd. 89 times more than Portugal
Female literates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people 26.05
Ranked 8th.
49.91
Ranked 4th. 92% more than Portugal
Female illiterates > Aged 10-14 per thousand people 0.0898
Ranked 7th.
7.41
Ranked 1st. 83 times more than Portugal
Literates > Aged 65-69 520,419
Ranked 3rd. 40% more than South Africa
372,552
Ranked 1st.
Male literates > Aged 45-49 363,753
Ranked 3rd.
586,790
Ranked 2nd. 61% more than Portugal
Male literates > Aged 35-39 396,552
Ranked 3rd.
1.03 million
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Portugal

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